Frank Hereford (university president)
Frank Loucks Hereford Jr. (July 18, 1923 – September 21, 2004) was the president of the University of Virginia from 1974 to 1985. He died in 2004 at the age of 81. Among the hallmarks of his presidency were a major capital campaign, which increased the university's endowment from $97 million to more than $250 million; and ending the traditional Easters Weekend party.
Frank Loucks Hereford Jr. | |
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| Born | July 18, 1923 Lake Charles, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Died | September 21, 2004 (aged 81) Charlottesville, Virginia, U.S. |
| Resting place | University of Virginia Cemetery |
| Nationality | American |
| Education | Ph.D. |
| Alma mater | University of Virginia |
| Occupation | Educator |
| Known for | President of the University of Virginia |
| Term | 1974–1985 |
| Predecessor | Edgar F. Shannon Jr. |
| Successor | Robert M. O'Neil |
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