Education Glenville State College | Name Howard McGinnis | |
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Born April 4, 1882Glenville, West Virginia ( 1882-04-04 ) Died August 26, 1971, North Carolina, United States | ||
Howard Justus McGinnis (April 4, 1882 – August 26, 1971) was an interim president of East Carolina Teachers College, now called East Carolina University.
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Early life
Howard Justus McHinnis was born on April 4, 1882 in Kanawha River (Gilmer County), West Virginia . He attended the Glenville State College and the West Virginia University, where he majored in science. In 1927, McGinnis obtained a Ph.D. from George Peabody College.
Career
He was hired as a psychology professor at East Carolina Teachers College. He was named acting president in 1944 upon the retirement of Leon Renfroe Meadows and served until August 1946.
Death
He died on August 26, 1971 in Greenville, North Carolina.
Legacy
The McGinnis Theater at East Carolina University is named in his honor.
References
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