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H. Hanly Funderburk
In office
1980–1983
Preceded byHarry M. Philpott
Succeeded byWilford S. Bailey
In office
1984–1998
Personal details
Born(1931-06-19)June 19, 1931
Carrollton, Alabama
DiedAugust 4, 2012(2012-08-04) (aged 81)
Wetumpka, Alabama
SpouseHelen Hanson Funderburk[1]
ChildrenDebbie Cox, Kenneth Cliff Funderburk

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

Biography

In 1980, Henry Hanly 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]

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. ^ a b 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 [1]
Academic offices
Preceded by President of Auburn University
1980-1983
Succeeded by

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