David Burks
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Preceded byBruce McLarty
Succeeded byMichael Williams
Preceded byClifton Ganus
Succeeded byBruce McLarty
David Burks | |
|---|---|
| Interim[1][2] President of Harding University | |
| In office December 1, 2020[1] – June 1, 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Bruce McLarty |
| Succeeded by | Michael Williams |
| 4th President of Harding University | |
| In office May 1987[3][4] – June 1, 2013[5] | |
| Preceded by | Clifton Ganus |
| Succeeded by | Bruce McLarty |
| 2nd Chancellor of Harding University | |
| In office June 1, 2013 – December 1, 2020 | |
| Preceded by | Clifton Ganus |
| Succeeded by | Mike Williams |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 13, 1943[6] Ava, Missouri, U.S.[7] |
| Spouse | Leah Gentry (m. 1965)[7] |
| Parent | Basil Burks |
| Alma mater | Harding College (BS) University of Texas (MBA) Florida State University (PhD) |
David B. Burks (born May 13, 1943) is an American academic and businessman. He was the fourth President of Harding University in Searcy, Arkansas from 1987 to 2013, after which he became the institution's second chancellor. Burks was the dean of the university's School of Business from 1977 until becoming president.[3]
Beginning in late 2020, Burks served as Harding's interim president while a committee searched for former President Bruce McLarty's permanent successor. He was replaced by Mike Williams in June 2022.[8]