Paul Hardin III
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Paul Hardin III (June 11, 1931 – July 1, 2017) was an American academic administrator who spent 27 years as a leader in higher education. He was the chancellor of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill from 1988 to 1995, president of Wofford College from 1968 to 1972, of Southern Methodist University from 1972 to 1974, and of Drew University from 1974 to 1988.[1][2] He was trained as a lawyer at Duke University and at the Duke University Law School.[3]
Quick Facts 7th Chancellor of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Preceded by ...
Paul Hardin III | |
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7th Chancellor of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill | |
In office 1988–1995 | |
Preceded by | Christopher Columbus Fordham |
Succeeded by | Michael Hooker |
8th President of Wofford College | |
In office 1968–1972 | |
Preceded by | Charles F. Marsh |
Succeeded by | Joe Lesesne |
6th President of Southern Methodist University | |
In office 1972–1974 | |
Preceded by | Willis M. Tate |
Succeeded by | James Zumberge |
President of Drew University | |
In office 1974–1988 | |
Personal details | |
Born | (1931-06-11)June 11, 1931 Charlotte, North Carolina, U.S. |
Died | July 1, 2017(2017-07-01) (aged 86) Chapel Hill, North Carolina, U.S. |
Alma mater | Duke University |
Occupation | Lawyer |
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