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== Death and legacy ==
== Death and legacy ==

* O’Donnell Auditorium - Eastern Kentucky University

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


== References ==
== References ==

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William F. O'Donnell
6th President of Eastern Kentucky University
In office
July 1, 1941 – June 31, 1960
Preceded byHerman Lee Donovan
Succeeded byRobert R. Martin
Personal details
Born(1890-05-01)May 1, 1890
Burnet, Texas
DiedMarch 5, 1974(1974-03-05) (aged 83)
Richmond, Kentucky
Resting placeRichmond Cemetery, Richmond, Kentucky
EducationTransylvania University (BA)
Columbia University (MA)

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

  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.