William F. Walker
William F. Walker (December 1, 1937 – August 7, 2007) was the President of Auburn University from 2001 to 2004.[1][2]
Biography
William F. Walker was born on December 1, 1937, in Sherman, Texas.[2][3] He graduated with a B.A. and an M.A. in aerospace engineering from the University of Texas at Austin.[2][3] He later got his Ph.D. in mechanical engineering from Oklahoma State University.[2][3] From 1965 to 1988, he taught at Rice University.[3] He then became Dean of the College of Engineering at Auburn University.[3]
He endorsed Governor Bob Riley.[3]
He died of cancer in 2007.[2][4]
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