In Memoriam: George L. Howell Jr., 1933-2013

HowellGeorge L. Howell Jr., a longtime administrator at Tuskegee University in Alabama, died late last month. He was 80 years old.

Howell served for 20 years in the U.S. Air Force. He held a bachelor’s degree from Tuskegee University and earned an MBA from Auburn University in Montgomery.

Howell served as an administrator at Tuskegee University from 1975 to 2005. He held various posts including vice president for business and fiscal affairs. After retiring, he continued to serve the university as a special assistant to the president of the university.

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