Julian Deryl Hart | |
|---|---|
 Hart circa 1962 | |
| 4th President of Duke University | |
| In office 1960–1963 | |
| Preceded by | Arthur Hollis Edens |
| Succeeded by | Douglas Knight |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 27, 1894 Buena Vista, Georgia |
| Died | July 1, 1980 (aged 85) Durham, North Carolina |
| Spouse | Mary Hart |
| Residence | J. Deryl Hart House |
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.[1]
Hart's home, the J. Deryl Hart House in Durham, North Carolina, serves as the official residence of Duke's presidents.[2]
- ^ Duke's Presidents Archived 2013-03-28 at the Wayback Machine. Duke University Archives. Accessed on February 14, 2008.
- ^ "DR. J. DERYL HART HOUSE / PRESIDEnt's HOUSE - DUKE UNIVERSITY | Open Durham".