J. Wade Gilley
American academic
About J. Wade Gilley
Lived 1938 – 2025 (aged 86). J. Wade Gilley was an American.
James Wade Gilley (August 15, 1938 – July 5, 2025) was an American academic. He served as the president of University of Tennessee system from 1999 to 2001. Gilley also was president of Marshall University from 1991 to 1999. He attended Virginia Tech where he earned B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees in engineering. Gilley also taught at Virginia Tech, Bluefield State College, George Mason University, and Marshall University. From 1977 to 1982, he served as Virginia Secretary of Education.
Gilley died on July 5, 2025, at the age of 86.
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Who was J. Wade Gilley?
American academic
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J. Wade Gilley was born on 15 August 1938 in Fries.
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J. Wade Gilley died on 5 July 2025.
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J. Wade Gilley was American.
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