George H. Denny

George Hutcheson Denny (December 3, 1870 – April 2, 1955) was an American academic and former president at both Washington and Lee University and the University of Alabama. Both a football coach and an educator, he ultimately was appointed Washington and Lee's president in 1901, and served in that position until his resignation in 1912 to become president at Alabama. Denny served as president of Alabama from 1912 through 1936 and again as interim president in 1941 and 1942. Denny oversaw a major expansion of both enrollment and the physical campus during his tenure. He died at age 84 on April 2, 1955, in Lexington, Virginia.

Early life and education Denny was born on December 3, 1870, in Hanover County, Virginia, to George H. and Charlotte M. Denny. He attended Hampden–Sydney College, where he earned his Bachelor of Arts in 1891 and his Master of Arts in 1892.

Career Hampden–Sydney College After obtaining his doctorate, Denny returned to Hampden–Sydney, where he was a professor of Latin and German from 1896 though 1899. He resigned to become a professor of Latin at Washington and Lee University.

Washington and Lee University Denny started his career at Washington and Lee University in 1899 and by 1900 he was appointed as the interim president of the school. During his tenure as president, Denny oversaw increased enrollment at Washington and Lee, improved facilities and overall finances. He remained in the position of president through the fall of 1911 when he resigned in order to become the 15th president of the University of Alabama.

University of Alabama The note educator and administrator started his tenure at the University of Alabama in January 1912. During his period in office as university president, Denny oversaw a significant increase in enrollment and construction on-campus. He retired as president in 1936, but was later reappointed as interim president from 1941 to 1942.

Later life After he completed his term as interim president, Denny retired to Lexington, Virginia, in 1943. Denny died on April 2, 1955, at a hospital in Lexington as a result of complications suffered after the amputation of his left leg.

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