Dr. Ed Boling, the former president of the University of Tennessee, passed away on Thursday at the age of 93. Dr. Boling was president from 1970-1988.
“Ed Boling made the University of Tennessee his life, and he contributed immensely to its success," said Senator Lamar Alexander. "I learned from him and valued his friendship. Honey and I want to express to Carolyn and all the Boling family members our sympathy.”
Senator Alexander was president of the University of Tennessee from 1988 to 1991.