Duddy, Frank E. (Frank Edward), 1917-1986.

Overview: Frank E. Duddy, Jr. was the 7th president of Westminster College in Salt Lake City, Utah, serving from 1956-1963. He was the school's first non-ministerial president. Born September 26, 1917 in Poughkeepsie, N.Y., he was the only son of Frank Edward and Neva (Warfel) Duddy. He died ca. March, 1986.

Highlights as Westminster College president (1956-1963): Emil Nyman, Westminster College archivist wrote of Duddy's presidency "In seven years Dr. Duddy tripled the budget, doubled the salaries, added a million dollars worth of buildings and lifted Westminster College from a little parochial church-supported school to an accredited, community-oriented Liberal Arts College." During Duddy's presidency such key additions as Carleson and Hogle Halls were added to the college. Hogle Hall (designed as a womens dormitory) was built in 1959 with loans from the Housing and Home Finance Administration. Duddy Complex (currently used for student housing) was named after President Frank E. Duddy.

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