William F. Walker

William F. Walker (December 1, 1937 – August 7, 2007) was the President of Auburn University from 2001 to 2004.[1][2]

Biography

William F. Walker was born on December 1, 1937, in Sherman, Texas.[2][3] He graduated with a B.A. and an M.A. in aerospace engineering from the University of Texas at Austin.[2][3] He later got his Ph.D. in mechanical engineering from Oklahoma State University.[2][3] From 1965 to 1988, he taught at Rice University.[3] He then became Dean of the College of Engineering at Auburn University.[3]

He endorsed Governor Bob Riley.[3]

He died of cancer in 2007.[2][4]

References

  1. ↑ Past Presidents
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 Wire Eagle
  3. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Auburn resignation
  4. ↑ death
Academic offices
Preceded by
William Muse		 President of Auburn University
2001–2004 		Succeeded by
Jay Gogue
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