He also briefly served as interim president of Virginia Tech after William Lavery stepped down in 1987 prior to James McComas' arrival in 1988. He was named president of Tech in late 1993 after McComas stepped down and served until January 2000. He taught at least one three-hour course each semester for the past 43 years.
He held a temporary presidency at Virginia Tech after William Lavery resigned in 1987, before James McComas took over in 1988. He was appointed president of Tech in late 1993 following McComas' departure and served until January 2000. He taught at least one three-hour course each semester for the past 43 years.