William C. Friday
Educator
As President of the University of North Carolina from 1956-86, he developed it into a 16 campus system and a national model. Respected nationwide for his compassion, vision, leadership and integrity. Born July 13, 1920 to Lathan and Beth Friday, graduated Dallas school, NC State and UNC Law School. Married Ida Howell 1942. Served in US Navy 1942-46. NC Senate created WC Friday Institute for Leadership in his honor in 2004.
Marker is on N. Gaston St. (County Route 2278).
Courtesy hmdb.org
