Draft:William F. O'Donnell

William F. O'Donnell
William F. O'Donnell
6th President of Eastern Kentucky University
	In office; July 1, 1941 – June 31, 1960
Preceded by	Herman Lee Donovan
Succeeded by	Robert R. Martin
Personal details
Born	May 1, 1890; Burnet, Texas
Died	March 5, 1974 (aged 83); Richmond, Kentucky
Resting place	Richmond Cemetery, Richmond, Kentucky
Education	Transylvania University (BA); Columbia University (MA)

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William Francis O'Donnell (May 1, 1890 – March 5, 1974) was an American educator who served as the 6th president of Eastern Kentucky State College (now Eastern Kentucky University). He is credited with effectively navigating the college through World War II, the introduction of non-teaching degrees, and the integration of African American students.^[1]

O'Donnell also holds the distinction of having the longest tenure of any Eastern president, serving for 19 years before being the first president to retire from the position.^[2]

Background

Presidency of Eastern Kentucky State College

World War II (1941-1945)

Post-War (1946)

Campus Growth

Integration of African Americans

Retirement

Death and legacy

O’Donnell Auditorium - Eastern Kentucky University

O’Donnell Hall - Eastern Kentucky University (demolished in 2000)

References

^ "A History of Leadership". President. Retrieved 2024-06-23.
^ Patterson, Jean; Wilhoite, Sandy (May 31, 1960). "President O'Donnell First To Retire From Eastern". Eastern Progress. pp. 2–3.

[1] "A History of Leadership". President. Retrieved 2024-06-23.

[2] Patterson, Jean; Wilhoite, Sandy (May 31, 1960). "President O'Donnell First To Retire From Eastern". Eastern Progress. pp. 2–3.

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