G. Leon Netterville
G. Leon Netterville (July 16, 1906 - February 12, 2000) was an African-American academic administrator. He served as the president of Southern University, a historically black university and land grant college in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, from 1968 to 1972.
G. Leon Netterville | |
|---|---|
| President of Southern University | |
| In office 1968–1972 | |
| Preceded by | Felton Grandison Clark |
| Succeeded by | Jesse N. Stone |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 16, 1906 Ascension Parish, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Died | February 12, 2000 Baton Rouge, Louisiana]], U.S. |
| Spouse(s) | Rebecca Netterville |
| Children | 1 son |
| Alma mater | Southern University Columbia University |
Early life
Netterville was born on July 16, 1906 in Ascension Parish, Louisiana.[1] He graduated from Southern University, where he earned a bachelor's degree. He subsequently earned a master's degree from Columbia University.[1]
Career
Netterville returned to his alma mater, Southern University, as the dean of men and business manager in 1938. He was vice president for finance and business affairs in 1967,[1] and he served as president from 1968 to 1972. In November 1972, he fired two faculty members who had advised Civil Rights activists during protests.[2] He retired shortly after two students were shot on campus.[3]
Personal life and death
With his wife Rebecca, Netterville had a son, George Leon Netterville III. Both predeceased him. Netterville resided in Baton Rouge. He is survived by his granddaughter Rebecca Netterville.[1]
Netterville died on February 12, 2000 in Baton Rouge, at 93.[1][3]
References
- "G. L. Netterville, 93; Headed Southern U." The New York Times. February 23, 2000. Retrieved June 17, 2018.
- Delaney, Paul (November 20, 1972). "Southern U. Chief Ousts 2 Who Advised Dissidents". The New York Times. Retrieved June 17, 2018.
- "G. Leon Netterville". The Tampa Tribune. February 17, 2000. p. 2. Retrieved June 17, 2018 – via Newspapers.com.