Howard Justus McGinnis
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| Howard Justus McGinnis | |
|---|---|
 Meadows pictured in The Tecoan 1945, East Carolina yearbook | |
| President of the East Carolina Teachers College | |
| Term | 1944 – 1946 |
| Predecessor | Leon Renfroe Meadows |
| Successor | Dennis Hargrove Cooke |
| Born |
April 4, 1882 Glenville, West Virginia |
| Died |
August 26, 1971 (aged 89) North Carolina |
Howard Justus McGinnis (April 4, 1882 – August 26, 1971) was an interim president of East Carolina Teachers College, now called East Carolina University.
Biopgraphy
Early life
Howard Justus McHinnis was born on April 4, 1882 in West Virginia. He attended the Glenville State College and the West Virginia University, where he majored in science. In 1927, McGinnis obtained a Ph.D. from George Peabody College.
Career
He was hired as a psychology professor at East Carolina Teachers College. He was named acting president in 1944 upon the retirement of Leon Renfroe Meadows and served until August 1946.
Death
He died on August 26, 1971.
Legacy
The McGinnis Theater at East Carolina University is named in his honor.
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