Edward Victor Gant (1918 – July 4, 1985) was an American civil engineering professor and academic administrator who served as provost (1965–1974) and three-time acting president of the University of Connecticut (July–October 1969; 1972–1973; 1978–1979).[1]
Edward V. Gant | |
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| Acting President of the University of Connecticut | |
| In office July–October 1969 | |
| In office 1972–1973 | |
| In office 1978–1979 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1918 Ethridge, Tennessee |
| Died | July 4, 1985 (aged 66–67) Willimantic, Connecticut |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | Vanderbilt University California Institute of Technology |
| Profession | Academic administration Civil engineering |
Born in Ethridge, Tennessee, Gant earned a bachelor's degree from Vanderbilt University in 1939 and a master's degree in 1940 from the California Institute of Technology. He joined UConn in 1942 and was promoted to full professor of civil engineering in 1947.[2]
From 1957 through 1974, Gant held various positions, including assistant dean and acting dean of the School of Engineering, acting head of the civil engineering department, and provost and academic vice president. He stepped down as provost in 1974 to return to full-time teaching.[2] He worked at UConn for a total of forty-three years.[3] In addition to these leadership roles, Gant chaired the Mansfield Board of Education from 1949 to 1953.[4]
The Edward V. Gant Building, a 285,000-square-foot (26,500 m2) science building on UConn's main campus in Storrs, is named in his honor.[5] The Edward Victor Gant Scholarship for graduate and undergraduate students was established in his honor.[3]
Gant died in 1985. He was survived by his wife, Margaret Regen Gant, who died in 2001, and their two children.[6]
References
edit- ^ Ballestrini, Christine (2019-05-24). "University of Connecticut Office of the President | History". Retrieved 2020-07-02.
- ^ a b "Edward V. Gant, 67; Former UConn Provost". The Hartford Courant. 1985-07-05. ProQuest 755809105.
- ^ a b O'Brien, Krista (2014-05-28). "Award Descriptions | Student Life Awards". Retrieved 2020-07-02.
- ^ "Interview with Edward V. Gant by N. James Bulger on November 27, 1972". University of Connecticut Archives & Special Collections. 1972-11-27. hdl:11134/20002:860193775.
- ^ Sipe, Corey (2017-02-27). "UConn's math mecca about to get a facelift". TCA Regional News. ProQuest 1872382943.
- ^ "Margaret Regen Gant". The Hartford Courant. 2001-12-10. ProQuest 256424678.