Ruric Nevel Roark (May 19, 1859 – April 14, 1909) was an American academic administrator who served as the 1st President of Eastern Kentucky University from 1906 until his death in 1909. His wife Mary Creegan Roark was appointed to fill the absence left by his death.[1][2][3]
Ruric N. Roark | |
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| President of Eastern Kentucky University | |
| In office May 9, 1906 – April 14, 1909 | |
| Preceded by | Office established |
| Succeeded by | Mary Creegan Roark |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 19, 1859 Greenville, Kentucky |
| Died | April 14, 1909 (aged 49) Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S. |
| Resting place | Richmond Cemetery, Richmond, Kentucky |
| Spouse | Mary Creegan Roark (m. 1882) |
| Education | National Normal University |
References edit
- ^ Year Book. 1913.
- ^ "Ruric Roark - Discover EKU - Digital Collections". Eastern Kentucky University.
- ^ "LARGE CONCOURSE AT DR. ROARK'S FUNERAL". The Courier-Journal. April 17, 1909. p. 3.
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