Hoke L. Smith

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Hoke L. Smith
Born 1931
Died 2004
Occupation President, Towson University

Hoke L. Smith (1931–2004) was the tenth president of Towson University.

Early in Dr. Smith's administration, he focused on Towson's status as a "comprehensive university." One of the first changes was the a new governance structure and the establishment of six colleges. With public higher education seriously under-funded, Dr. Smith set out to strengthen alumni and development programs as a source of alternative funding.

During his administration, Towson added 20 new undergraduate programs, 19 new graduate programs and the 3 doctoral programs. In 1997, Smith led Towson to its latest name change to Towson University.

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Preceded by
James Fisher		 Towson University president
1979-2001		 Succeeded by
Mark Perkins
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Towson University
ACADEMICS

Schools: College of Business and Economics (CBE) • College of Education (COE) • College of Fine Arts and Communication (COFC) • College of Health Professions (CHP) • College of Liberal Arts (CLA) • Jess and Mildred Fisher College of Science and Mathematics • Honors College • College of Graduate Studies and Research (CRS)
Achievements: Points of Pride
ATHLETICS

CAA • Towson Tigers • Towson University Athletic Hall of Fame • Hall of Fame inductees
Mascot: Doc
Rivalries: Loyola College • University of Vermont • University of Delaware • Johns Hopkins University • University of Maryland, College Park
Current Facilities: Johnny Unitas Stadium • Towson Center • John B. Schuerholz Baseball Complex
Past Facilities: Minnegan Stadium
GROUNDS

Campus Landmarks and Locations: "The Beach" • Burdick Field • Newell Field • The Tiger Statue • Glen Bridge • TowsonTown Bridge
STUDENT LIFE

Media and Publications: The Towerlight • WMJF-LP • WTMD • XTSR • Grub Street
Debating Societies: Towson University Speech and Debate
PEOPLE

Notable Alumni • University Presidents
McFadden Alexander Newell • E. Barrett Prettyman • George W. Ward • Sarah E. Richmond • Henry S. West • Lida Lee Tall • M. Theresa Wiedefeld • Earle T. Hawkins • James Fisher • Hoke L. Smith • Mark L. Perkins • Robert L. Caret