Clemson University. Office of the President.

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Walter Thompson Cox was born 19 September 1918 in Belton, South Carolina to Walter T. and Grace Campbell Cox. He entered Clemson College in 1935 and graduated in 1939 with a degree in general science. In 1940 Cox was hired as assistant coach and business manager of athletics. After serving in the United States Army during 1942 and 1943, Cox returned to Clemson. In 1950 he assumed dual responsibilities as Director of Public Relations and Alumni Affairs as well as assistant to President Robert F. Poole. Five years later, after the institutional study done by Cresap, McCormick, and Paget, Cox was named Dean of Student Affairs (later Vice-President for Student Affairs). Cox served in this post until 1985. On 1 July 1985, after the resignation of President Bill Atchley, the Board of Trustees elected Cox to the presidency of Clemson University. In the 249 days of his presidency, Cox handled the aftermath of the conflict involving the president and athletic director, as well as other personnel matters. Cox concluded his term of office in March 1986. That same year, Cox was appointed by President Max Lennon as Acting Vice-President of Institutional Advancement. He served in this position until March 1987. Cox officially retired from the University on 30 April 1987. He died in Greenville, S.C. on 28 June 2006.

From the description of Walter T. Cox presidential records, 1970-1989, bulk 1980-1984. (Clemson University Libraries). WorldCat record id: 70701741

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