Herman Lee Donovan
Herman Lee Donovan | |
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| 4th President of the University of Kentucky | |
| In office 1941–1956 | |
| Preceded by | Frank L. McVey |
| Succeeded by | Frank G. Dickey |
| 5th President of Eastern Kentucky University | |
| In office 1928–1941 | |
| Preceding | Thomas J. Coates |
| Succeeded by | William F. O'Donnell |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 17, 1887 |
| Died | November 21, 1964 (aged 77) |
| Resting place | Lexington Cemetery, Lexington, Kentucky |
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Herman Lee Donovan (March 17, 1887 – November 21, 1964) served as the fifth president of Eastern Kentucky University, known for keeping the university financially stable during the Great Depression. He then became the fourth president of the University of Kentucky during World War II. Donovan worked to desegregate UK and accommodated the influx of veterans coming in after the war.