Frank Graves Dickey (December 1, 1917[1] in Wagoner, Oklahoma – August 7, 2009, in Lexington, Kentucky[2]) was the fifth president of the University of Kentucky, from 1956 to 1963.
Frank Graves Dickey | |
|---|---|
| 5th President of the University of Kentucky | |
| In office 1956–1963 | |
| Preceded by | Herman Lee Donovan |
| Succeeded by | John W. Oswald |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 1, 1917 Wagoner, Oklahoma |
| Died | August 7, 2009 (aged 91) Lexington, Kentucky |
Dickey graduated summa cum laude with a B.A. degree from Transylvania College in 1939, and received both his Master of Arts degree and a Doctorate of Education from the University of Kentucky in 1942 and 1947, respectively. In 1951 he was inducted into Omicron Delta Kappa at the University of Kentucky. Following service in World War II, Dickey was appointed to the faculty of the University of Kentucky College of Education, where he rose to Dean.
University of Kentucky presidency edit
In 1956, at the age of 38, Dickey became the youngest person to become the president of the University of Kentucky. His main accomplishment was the establishment of the Chandler Medical Center, including the Albert B. Chandler Hospital, College of Medicine, Dentistry and Nursing. He also oversaw the opening of UK's Patterson School of Diplomacy.[3] In 2002 he was awarded the Laurel Crowned Circle Award, Omicron Delta Kappa's highest honor.
Dickey resigned as president to become director of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. He later became provost of the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. He died on August 7, 2009, after a long illness.[2]
Legacy edit
One of the buildings of the UK College of Education, Dickey Hall, is named for Dr. Dickey.
References edit
- ^ "Former UK President Frank Dickey dies at 91 after long illness". Lexington Herald-Leader. 2009-08-07. Retrieved 2009-08-07.
- ^ a b "Former UK President Frank Dickey Dies at 91". University of Kentucky. 2009-08-07. Archived from the original on 2009-08-12. Retrieved 2009-08-07.
- ^ "Former UK President Frank Dickey Oversaw UK Growth", Kentucky Alumni, no. Winter 2009, University of Kentucky Alumni Association, p. 44