Hanley Funderburk

Henry Hanley Funderburk (June 19, 1931 – August 4, 2012) was the President of Auburn University, from 1980 to 1983.[2][3][4]

H. Hanley Funderburk
President of Auburn University
In office 1980–1983
Preceded by	Harry M. Philpott
Succeeded by	Wilford S. Bailey
President of Eastern Kentucky University
In office 1984–1998
Preceded by	J. C. Powell
Succeeded by	Robert W. Kustra
Personal details
Born	June 19, 1931 Carrollton, Alabama
Died	August 4, 2012 (aged 81) Wetumpka, Alabama
Spouse(s)	Helen Hanson Funderburk[1]
Children	Debbie Cox, Kenneth Cliff Funderburk

Biography

In 1980, Henry Hanley Funderburk became President of Auburn University after Governor Fob James recommended him.[5][6] He was unpopular with the faculty, and resigned in 1983.[5]

From 1984-1998 Funderburk served as president of Eastern Kentucky University.[7]

In 1985, he became the President of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.[8]

He died after a long illness in 2012.[9]

Bibliography

• Factors affecting the response of Zea Mays L. and Sorghum helepense L. to sodium 2,2-dichloropropionate (1958)

References

1. Kegley, Josh. "Former EKU president Hanly Funderburk Jr. dies | Local News". Kentucky.com. Retrieved 2012-08-05.
2. Auburn library
3. Auburn Presidents
4. "Auburn University Digital Library". Diglib.auburn.edu. Retrieved 2012-08-05.
5. Encyclopedia of Alabama
6. William V. Muse, Auburn University: An Alabama Treasure and an International Resource, Newcomen Society of the United States, 1998, p. 19
7. personal reminiscents on EKU's presidents by Fred Engle
8. John F. Ohles, Shirley M. Ohles, Public Colleges and Universities: (The Greenwood Encyclopedia of American Institutions), Greenwood Press, 1986, p. 21
9. "Hanley Funderburk, 12th AU president, dies at age 81". oanow.com. 1931-06-19. Retrieved 2012-08-05.