Lorene Rogers | |
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| 21st President of the University of Texas at Austin | |
| In office 1974–1979 | |
| Preceded by | Stephen Hopkins Spurr |
| Succeeded by | Peter T. Flawn |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 3, 1914 Prosper, Texas |
| Died | January 11, 2009 (aged 94) Dallas, Texas |
| Alma mater | University of North Texas University of Texas at Austin |
| Profession | Biochemistry |
Lorene Lane Rogers (April 3, 1914 – January 11, 2009) was an American biochemist and educator who served as the 21st President of the University of Texas at Austin.[1] She has been described as the first woman in the United States to lead a major research university.[2][3][4]
- ^ "Lorene Lane Rogers | Office of the President | The University of Texas at Austin". president.utexas.edu. 2016-01-12. Retrieved 2018-08-05.
- ^ Hevesi, Dennis (26 January 2009). "Lorene Rogers, President of University of Texas in '70s, Is Dead at 94". The New York Times. Retrieved 2018-08-05.
- ^ "Former University President Lorene Rogers Dies at Age 94". UT News | The University of Texas at Austin. 2009-01-12. Retrieved 2018-08-05.
- ^ Reports, Times Staff and Wire (2009-01-28). "Lorene Rogers dies at 94; former University of Texas president". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2018-08-05.