Merritt Eldred Hoag | |
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11th President of the University of North Georgia | |
In office 1949–1970 | |
Preceded by | Jonathan Clark Rogers |
Succeeded by | John H. Owen |
Personal details | |
Born | 25 May 1909 |
Died | 19 November 1994 (age 85) Young Harris, Georgia |
Spouse | Faye Clegg Hoag |
Children | John Randall Hoag |
Alma mater | Edinboro University of Pennsylvania Duke University |
Merritt Eldred Hoag (May 25, 1909 – November 19, 1994) was a lieutenant commander in the U.S. Navy during World War II as well as the 11th president of North Georgia College (now known as the University of North Georgia).[1]