Edward J. Boling

Edward Joseph Boling (February 19, 1922 – June 18, 2015) was an American academic. He served as the first president of University of Tennessee system from 1970 to 1988.[1][2][3]

Edward J. Boling
1st President of the University of Tennessee system
In office
1970–1988
Succeeded byLamar Alexander
Personal details
Born(1922-02-19)February 19, 1922
Sevier County, Tennessee, United States
DiedJune 18, 2015(2015-06-18) (aged 93)
East Knoxville, Tennessee, United States

Thompson-Boling Arena, the basketball stadium used by the Vols and Lady Vols at the University of Tennessee-Knoxville, is partly named after him.

References

  1. "Jobs Well Done | Tennessee Alumnus Magazine". Alumnus.tennessee.edu. 2010-04-23. Retrieved 2015-06-18.
  2. "House Joint Resolution No. 767 : A RESOLUTION to honor Edward J. Boling on the celebration of his Ninetieth Birthday" (PDF). Tn.gov. Retrieved 2015-06-18.
  3. "Edward Boling Obituary". Knoxville News Sentinel. 21 June 2015. Retrieved 7 August 2015.


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