Edward J. Boling
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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]
Quick Facts 1st President of the University of Tennessee system, Succeeded by ...
Edward J. Boling | |
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1st President of the University of Tennessee system | |
In office 1970–1988 | |
Succeeded by | Lamar Alexander |
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Born | (1922-02-19)February 19, 1922 Sevier County, Tennessee, United States |
Died | June 18, 2015(2015-06-18) (aged 93) East Knoxville, Tennessee, United States |
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Thompson-Boling Arena, the arena used by the Vols and Lady Vols at the University of Tennessee-Knoxville, is partly named after him.