born July 16, 1926, has served as president of several American colleges and universities. He currently holds the position of Chancellor at the University of Richmond.
Education
Heilman received his Bachelor of Arts, Master of Arts, and Ph.D. from Peabody College, now a part of Vanderbilt University. He also attended Campbellsville Junior College, the University of Omaha, the University of Kentucky, and the University of Tennessee.
Academic appointments
In his early career, Heilman held teaching positions at Belmont University, Kentucky Wesleyan College, and Peabody College. He also held administrative positions at Kentucky Wesleyan College, Georgetown College, Peabody College, and Kentucky Southern College (now a part of the University of Louisville). He served as president of Meredith College from 1966 to 1971. In 1971, he assumed the presidency of the University of Richmond, and remained in that position until 1986. He returned to the position on an interim basis in 1987-1988 after the unexpected resignation of his successor, Samuel A. Banks.
External links
• History of the University of Richmond: People: Dr. E. Bruce Heilman
Academic offices
Preceded by
Samuel A. Banks
President of the University of Richmond
1987—1988 Succeeded by
Richard L. Morrill
Preceded by
George M. Modlin
President of the University of Richmond
1971—1986 Succeeded by
Samuel A. Banks
Preceded by
Carlyle Campbell President of Meredith College
1966—1971 Succeeded by
John E. Weems
Omega, Chrissa Pullicino