About Edward J. Boling
Lived 1922 – 2015 (aged 93). Edward J. Boling was an American academic and academic administrator.
Edward Joseph Boling (February 19, 1922 – June 18, 2015) was an American academic. He served as the first president of University of Tennessee system from 1970 to 1988.
Thompson-Boling Arena, the arena used by the Vols and Lady Vols at the University of Tennessee-Knoxville, is partly named after him. The Edward J. and Carolyn P. Boling University Center at the University of Tennessee at Martin is also named in his honor.
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Who was Edward J. Boling?
American academic (1922-2015)
When was Edward J. Boling born?
Edward J. Boling was born on 19 February 1922 in Sevier County.
When did Edward J. Boling die?
Edward J. Boling died on 18 June 2015 in East Knoxville.
What was Edward J. Boling's occupation?
Edward J. Boling was an academic and academic administrator.
What nationality was Edward J. Boling?
Edward J. Boling was American.
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