Paul Hardin III

Paul Hardin III
Paul Hardin III, Chancellor of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, addresses the UNC community on University Day, 1993.
7th Chancellor of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
In office
1988–1995
Preceded byChristopher Columbus Fordham
Succeeded byMichael Hooker
8th President of Wofford College
In office
1968–1972
Preceded byCharles F. Marsh
Succeeded byJoe Lesesne
6th President of Southern Methodist University
In office
1972–1974
Preceded byWillis M. Tate
Succeeded byJames Zumberge
President of Drew University
In office
1974–1988
Personal details
Born(1931-06-11)June 11, 1931
Charlotte, North Carolina, U.S.
DiedJuly 1, 2017(2017-07-01) (aged 86)
Chapel Hill, North Carolina, U.S.
Alma materDuke University
OccupationLawyer

Paul Hardin III (June 11, 1931 – July 1, 2017) was an American academic administrator who spent 27 years as a leader in higher education. He was the chancellor of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill from 1988 to 1995, president of Wofford College from 1968 to 1972, of Southern Methodist University from 1972 to 1974, and of Drew University from 1974 to 1988.[1][2] He was trained as a lawyer at Duke University and at the Duke University Law School.[3]

  1. ^ Larsson, E. Axel (2009-06-26). "Paul Hardin III – Drew University History". Uknow.drew.edu. Retrieved 2017-07-01.
  2. ^ "Collection of records related to Southern Methodist University president Paul Hardin". Lib.utexas.edu. Retrieved 2017-07-01.
  3. ^ "Wofford College – Paul Hardin Biography". Wofford.edu. Retrieved 2017-07-01.