Charles E. Bishop

Charles E. Bishop
2nd Chancellor of the University of Houston System
In office
1980–1986
Preceded byPhilip G. Hoffman
Succeeded byWilbur L. Meier
President of the
University of Arkansas
In office
1974–1980
Preceded byDavid Wiley Mullins
Succeeded byJames E. Martin
Chancellor of the
University of Maryland, College Park
In office
1970–1974
Preceded byWilson Homer Elkins (as president)
Succeeded byJohn W. Dorsey (acting)
Personal details
Born(1921-06-08)June 8, 1921
Campobello, South Carolina, U.S.
DiedJanuary 14, 2012(2012-01-14) (aged 90)
Durham, North Carolina, U.S.
Alma materBerea College
University of Kentucky
University of Chicago
Occupationagricultural economist

Charles Edwin Bishop (June 8, 1921 – January 14, 2012) was an American academic. He was chancellor of the University of Houston System from 1980 to 1986, president of the University of Arkansas from 1974 to 1980, and chancellor of the University of Maryland, College Park from 1970 to 1974.[1] Bishop attended Berea College, the University of Kentucky, and University of Chicago. He had a B.S. in agriculture educations, an M.S. in agriculture economics, and a Ph.D. in economics.[2] He also taught at North Carolina State University and served as vice president of the University of North Carolina.

  1. ^ "Bishop, Charles e. (Charles Edwin), 1921-2012 - NC State University Libraries' Rare and Unique Digital Collections | NC State University Libraries' Rare and Unique Digital Collections".
  2. ^ "University of Maryland Former Chancellor Charles E. Bishop". www.president.umd.edu. Archived from the original on 2003-05-09.