William T. Snyder
American academic administrator (1931–2025)
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William T. Snyder (October 18, 1931 – September 23, 2025) was an American academic.[1] He was the chancellor of the University of Tennessee Knoxville from 1992 to 1999. He was a former Department Head of Engineering and Mechanics and Dean of the College.[2][3] Snyder also performed at the Tennessee Theatre as the House Organist between 1979 and 2018.[4] He died on September 23, 2025, at the age of 93.[5]
Preceded byJohn Quinn
Succeeded byLoren Crabtree
BornOctober 18, 1931
Knoxville, Tennessee, U.S.
DiedSeptember 23, 2025 (aged 93)
William T. Snyder | |
|---|---|
| Chancellor of the University of Tennessee | |
| In office 1992–1999 | |
| Preceded by | John Quinn |
| Succeeded by | Loren Crabtree |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 18, 1931 Knoxville, Tennessee, U.S. |
| Died | September 23, 2025 (aged 93) |
| Spouse |
Margaret Snyder (m. 1956) |
| Alma mater | University of Tennessee Knoxville Northwestern University |
| Occupation | Engineer |
