E. Bruce Heilman
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E. Bruce Heilman has served as president of several American colleges and universities. He currently holds the position of Chancellor at the University of Richmond.
[edit] Education
Heilman received his Bachelor of Arts, Master of Arts, and Ph.D. from Peabody College, now a part of Vanderbilt University. He also attended Campbellsville Junior College, the University of Omaha, the University of Kentucky, and the University of Tennessee.
[edit] Academic appointments
In his early career, Heilman held teaching positions at Belmont University, Kentucky Wesleyan College, and Peabody College. He also held administrative positions at Kentucky Wesleyan College, Georgetown College, Peabody College, and Kentucky Southern College (now a part of the University of Louisville). He served as president of Meredith College from 1966 to 1971. In 1971, he assumed the presidency of the University of Richmond, and remained in that position until 1986. He returned to the position on an interim basis in 1987-1988 after the unexpected resignation of his successor, Samuel A. Banks.
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| Academic offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Samuel A. Banks |
President of the University of Richmond 1987—1988 |
Succeeded by Richard L. Morrill |
| Preceded by George M. Modlin |
President of the University of Richmond 1971—1986 |
Succeeded by Samuel A. Banks |
| Preceded by Carlyle Campbell |
President of Meredith College 1966—1971 |
Succeeded by John E. Weems |
