William Thomas Greer Jr.
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Preceded byLambuth McGeehee Clarke
Succeeded byScott Douglas Miller
BornJuly 28. 1942
DiedAugust 30, 2023
William Thomas Greer Jr. | |
|---|---|
| Former President of Virginia Wesleyan College | |
| In office January 1992 – June 2015 | |
| Preceded by | Lambuth McGeehee Clarke |
| Succeeded by | Scott Douglas Miller |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 28. 1942 |
| Died | August 30, 2023 |
| Spouse | Fann Dewar Greer |
| Children | William T. Greer III Robert Dewar Greer David Benjamin Greer |
| Alma mater | Valdosta State College Georgia State University |
| Profession | Minister Professor Author |
| Nickname | Billy |
William Thomas Greer Jr. was the third president of Virginia Wesleyan College and was named president emeritus upon his retirement in 2015.
Prior to his appointment as the president of Virginia Wesleyan College, Greer served as the president of both Brevard College and Andrew College.[1] He was also a minister for the United Methodist Church in his home state of Georgia.[2]
Greer earned a bachelor's degree from Valdosta State University, his master's in divinity from Drew Theological Seminary, a doctorate in sacred theology from Emory University, and his Ph.D. in Higher Education from Georgia State University.[1][3]