Vera King Farris
American academic
About Vera King Farris
Lived 1938 – 2009 (aged 71).
College administration Farris served at Kean College (now Kean University) as vice president for academic affairs.
In 1983, she was selected as president of Richard Stockton College of New Jersey, serving until 2003. According to the college, she was the first female African-American president of a New Jersey public college, and one of the first in the nation.
As a professional scientist, she supported major initiatives in sustainability, such as "one of the world’s largest geothermal heating and cooling systems."
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Who was Vera King Farris?
American academic (1938–2009)
When was Vera King Farris born?
Vera King Farris was born on 18 July 1938 in Atlantic City.
When did Vera King Farris die?
Vera King Farris died on 28 November 2009 in Pomona.
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