Warren William Brandt (July 11, 1923 – July 4, 2017) was an American academic. He was the first president of Virginia Commonwealth University, serving from 1969 to 1974,[1] and the eleventh president of Southern Illinois University Carbondale, from 1974 to 1979.
Warren W. Brandt | |
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| 11th President of Southern Illinois University Carbondale | |
| In office 1974–1979 | |
| Preceded by | David R. Derge |
| Succeeded by | Hiram H. Lesar |
| 1st President of Virginia Commonwealth University | |
| In office June 1969 – October 1974 | |
| Succeeded by | T. Edward Temple |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Warren William Brandt July 11, 1923 Lansing, Michigan, U.S. |
| Died | July 4, 2017 (aged 93) Henrico, Virginia, U.S. |
| Education | Michigan State University University of Illinois |
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| Military service | |
| Branch/service | United States Army |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
References
edit- ^ "Warren W. Brandt, first president of VCU, dies at 93". Richmond Times-Dispatch. July 7, 2017. Retrieved September 4, 2022.
