| William Edward Lavery | |
|---|---|
| President of Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | |
| Term | 1975 – 1987 |
| Predecessor | T. Marshall Hahn |
| Successor | James Douglas McComas |
| Born | November 20, 1930 Geneseo, New York |
| Died | February 16, 2009 (aged 78) Blacksburg, Virginia |
William Edward Lavery (November 20, 1930 – February 16, 2009) was the 12th President of Virginia Tech. He served from January 1, 1975 to December 31, 1987.[1]
| Preceded by T. Marshall Hahn 1962–1974 |
Virginia Tech president 1975 – 1987 |
Succeeded by James Douglas McComas 1987–1993 |