Walter Stephenson Newman
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| Walter Stephenson Newman | |
|---|---|
| President of Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | |
| Term | 1947 – 1962 |
| Predecessor | John Redd Hutcheson |
| Successor | T. Marshall Hahn |
| Born | July 20, 1895 Woodstock, Virginia |
| Died | July 28, 1978 (aged 83) Blacksburg, Virginia |
Walter Stephenson Newman (July 20, 1895 – June 29, 1978) was the tenth President of Virginia Tech, serving from 1947 until 1962.[1]
| Preceded by John Redd Hutcheson 1945–1947 |
Virginia Tech president 1947 – 1962 |
Succeeded by T. Marshall Hahn 1962–1974 |
[edit] References
- ^ "Walter Newman, 83, President Of Virginia Tech for 15 Years". The Washington Post. July 1, 1978. http://pqasb.pqarchiver.com/washingtonpost_historical/access/135127502.html?FMT=ABS&FMTS=ABS:AI&date=Jul+1%2C+1978&author=&desc=Walter+Newman%2C+83%2C+President+Of+Virginia+Tech+for+15+Years. Retrieved 2009-11-20.
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