Preceded by Harry M. Philpott Name Hanley Funderburk Succeeded by Robert W. Kustra | Preceded by J. C. Powell Succeeded by Wilford S. Bailey Education Auburn University | |
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Born June 19, 1931
Carrollton, Alabama ( 1931-06-19 ) Spouse(s) Helen Hanson Funderburk Children Debbie Cox, Kenneth Cliff Funderburk Died August 4, 2012, Wetumpka, Alabama, United States | ||
Henry Hanley Funderburk (June 19, 1931 – August 4, 2012) was the President of Auburn University, from 1980 to 1983.
Biography
In 1980, Henry Hanley Funderburk became President of Auburn University after Governor Fob James recommended him. He was unpopular with the faculty, and resigned in 1983.
From 1984-1998 Funderburk served as president of Eastern Kentucky University.
In 1985, he became the President of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
He died after a long illness in 2012.
References
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