Edward J. Boling
Edward J. Boling | |
|---|---|
| 1st President of the University of Tennessee system | |
| In office 1970–1988 | |
| Succeeded by | Lamar Alexander |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 19, 1922 Sevier County, Tennessee, United States |
| Died | June 18, 2015 (aged 93) East Knoxville, Tennessee, United States |
Edward Joseph Boling (February 19, 1922 – June 18, 2015) was an American academic. He served as the first president of University of Tennessee system from 1970 to 1988.
Thompson-Boling Arena, the arena used by the Vols and Lady Vols at the University of Tennessee-Knoxville, is partly named after him. The Edward J. and Carolyn P. Boling University Center at the University of Tennessee at Martin is also named in his honor.