Edward J. Boling
Edward J. Boling | |
|---|---|
| 1st President of the University of Tennessee system | |
| In office 1970–1988 | |
| Succeeded by | Lamar Alexander |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 19, 1922 Sevier County, Tennessee, United States |
| Died | June 18, 2015 (aged 93) East Knoxville, Tennessee, United States |
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]
Thompson-Boling Arena, the arena used by the Vols and Lady Vols at the University of Tennessee-Knoxville, is partly named after him. The Edward J. and Carolyn P. Boling University Center at the University of Tennessee at Martin is also named in his honor.[4]
References
- ^ "Jobs Well Done | Tennessee Alumnus Magazine". Alumnus.tennessee.edu. April 23, 2010. Retrieved June 18, 2015.
- ^ "House Joint Resolution No. 767 : A RESOLUTION to honor Edward J. Boling on the celebration of his Ninetieth Birthday" (PDF). Tn.gov. Retrieved June 18, 2015.
- ^ "Edward Boling Obituary". Knoxville News Sentinel. June 21, 2015. Retrieved August 7, 2015.
- ^ "Name(s) of Buildings: University Center; Boling University Center". University of Tennessee at Martin. Retrieved January 4, 2025.