Hoke L. Smith
President of Towson University
About Hoke L. Smith
Lived 1931 – 2004 (aged 72). Hoke L. Smith was an American towson University and university president.
Hoke L. Smith (May 7, 1931 – March 27, 2004) was the tenth president of Towson University.
Early in Smith's administration, he focused on Towson's status as a "comprehensive university." One of the first changes was the a new governance structure and the establishment of six colleges. With public higher education seriously under-funded, Smith set out to strengthen alumni and development programs as a source of alternative funding.
During his administration, Towson added 20 new undergraduate programs, 19 new graduate programs and the 3 doctoral programs. In 1997, Smith led Towson to its latest name change to Towson University.
On March 27, 2004, Smith died of liver cancer at his home in Baltimore.
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Who was Hoke L. Smith?
President of Towson University (1931-2004)
When was Hoke L. Smith born?
Hoke L. Smith was born on 7 May 1931 in Galesburg.
When did Hoke L. Smith die?
Hoke L. Smith died on 27 March 2004 in Baltimore.
What was Hoke L. Smith's occupation?
Hoke L. Smith was a towson University and university president.
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Hoke L. Smith was American.
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