About J. Deryl Hart
Lived 1894 – 1980 (aged 85). J. Deryl Hart was an American surgeon.
Julian Deryl Hart (August 27, 1894 – June 1, 1980) served as President of Duke University from 1960 to 1963. Previously, he was the Professor and Chairman of the Department of Surgery at Duke. During his presidency of three years, he planned and initiated programs to enhance the "academic excellence" of the university. For example, he redefined the Office of the Registrar, Undergraduate Admissions, and Development. Faculty salaries increased and the number of distinguished professorships doubled. He also was instrumental in amending the admissions policy to uphold equality regardless of race, creed, or national origin.
Hart's home, the J. Deryl Hart House in Durham, North Carolina, serves as the official residence of Duke's presidents.
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Who was J. Deryl Hart?
American academic
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J. Deryl Hart was born on 27 August 1894 in Buena Vista.
When did J. Deryl Hart die?
J. Deryl Hart died on 1 June 1980 in Durham.
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J. Deryl Hart was a surgeon.
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J. Deryl Hart was American.
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