Homer Hitt
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Dr. Homer Hitt (April 22, 1916 – January 27, 2008) was the first chief executive of the University of New Orleans, serving from 1958 to 1980. He was selected in 1957 to be the first dean of the newly created Louisiana State University New Orleans campus. His title was changed to "vice president in charge" in 1961 and to "chancellor" in 1963.
A native of Comanche, Texas, Hitt received his doctorate from Harvard University in 1941 in sociology, after earning master's degrees from both Harvard and LSU.
He died on Sunday, January 27, 2008.[1][2]
References
- ^ Hunter, Michelle. "Homer Hitt, UNO founder and chancellor, dies at 91", "Nola.com", January 27, 2008. Accessed January 28, 2008.
- ^ "Founding UNO Chancellor Homer L. Hitt Dies at Age 91", "UNO in The News", January 28, 2008. Accessed January 29, 2008.
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