Howard Justus McGinnis

Howard Justus McGinnis (April 4, 1882 – August 26, 1971) was an interim president of East Carolina Teachers College, now called East Carolina University. The McGinnis Theater at East Carolina University is named in his honor.

Howard Justus McGinnis
Meadows pictured in The Tecoan 1945, East Carolina yearbook
President of the
East Carolina Teachers College
In office
1944–1946
Preceded byLeon Renfroe Meadows
Succeeded byDennis Hargrove Cooke
Personal details
Born(1882-04-04)April 4, 1882
Glenville, West Virginia
DiedAugust 26, 1971(1971-08-26) (aged 89)
North Carolina

Early life

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Howard Justus McHinnis was born on April 4, 1882, in Kanawha River (Gilmer County), 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

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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.

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