Thomas Carter Meredith(1941- )

Record Group UA3-8

Biography

Thomas Meredith was born on December 7, 1941 in Owensboro, Daviess County, Kentucky. He obtained a bachelor's degree at Kentucky Wesleyan College, a master's degree from Western Kentucky University and a doctorate in education from the University of Mississippi. At the time of his election as Western's eighth president Meredith was vice chancellor for executive affairs at the University of Mississippi.

Meredith took office as president on August 31, 1988. Among his accomplishments were the introduction of Western's first strategic plan, the Distinguished Professorship Program and several new master's degree programs. The campus became fully computer-networked, two new residence halls and a health and activities center were opened, and Western's Hall of Distinguished Alumni and Athletic Hall of Fame were established. President Meredith served until May 11, 1997 when he assumed the duties of Chancellor of the University of Alabama System.

Collection

President Meredith's papers are not yet open to researchers.

Volume

51 cubic feet

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