Hanley Funderburk

Henry Hanley Funderburk (June 19, 1931 – August 4, 2012) was the President of Auburn University, from 1980 to 1983.[2][3][4]

H. Hanley Funderburk
President of Auburn University
In office
1980–1983
Preceded byHarry M. Philpott
Succeeded byWilford S. Bailey
President of
Eastern Kentucky University
In office
1984–1998
Preceded byJ. C. Powell
Succeeded byRobert W. Kustra
Personal details
Born(1931-06-19)June 19, 1931
Carrollton, Alabama
DiedAugust 4, 2012(2012-08-04) (aged 81)
Wetumpka, Alabama
Spouse(s)Helen Hanson Funderburk[1]
ChildrenDebbie Cox, Kenneth Cliff Funderburk

Biography

In 1980, Henry Hanley Funderburk became President of Auburn University after Governor Fob James recommended him.[5][6] He was unpopular with the faculty, and resigned in 1983.[5]

From 1984-1998 Funderburk served as president of Eastern Kentucky University.[7]

In 1985, he became the President of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.[8]

He died after a long illness in 2012.[9]

Bibliography
  • Factors affecting the response of Zea Mays L. and Sorghum helepense L. to sodium 2,2-dichloropropionate (1958)

References
  1. Kegley, Josh. "Former EKU president Hanly Funderburk Jr. dies | Local News". Kentucky.com. Retrieved 2012-08-05.
  2. Auburn library
  3. Auburn Presidents
  4. "Auburn University Digital Library". Diglib.auburn.edu. Retrieved 2012-08-05.
  5. Encyclopedia of Alabama
  6. William V. Muse, Auburn University: An Alabama Treasure and an International Resource, Newcomen Society of the United States, 1998, p. 19
  7. personal reminiscents on EKU's presidents by Fred Engle
  8. John F. Ohles, Shirley M. Ohles, Public Colleges and Universities: (The Greenwood Encyclopedia of American Institutions), Greenwood Press, 1986, p. 21
  9. "Hanley Funderburk, 12th AU president, dies at age 81". oanow.com. 1931-06-19. Retrieved 2012-08-05.
Academic offices
Preceded by
Harry M. Philpott		 President of Auburn University
1980–1983		 Succeeded by
Wilford S. Bailey


This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.