Julian Deryl Hart

Julian Deryl Hart (August 27, 1894 – June 1, 1980) served as President of Duke University from 1960 to 1963. Previously, he was the Professor and Chairman of the Department of Surgery at Duke. During his presidency of three years, he planned and initiated programs to enhance the "academic excellence" of the university. For example, he redefined the Office of the Registrar, Undergraduate Admissions, and Development. Faculty salaries increased and the number of distinguished professorships doubled. He also was instrumental in amending the admissions policy to uphold equality regardless of race, creed, or national origin.^[1]

Julian Deryl Hart
Hart circa 1962
4th President of Duke University
In office 1960–1963
Preceded by	Arthur Hollis Edens
Succeeded by	Douglas Knight
Personal details
Born	(1894-08-27)August 27, 1894 Buena Vista, Georgia
Died	July 1, 1980(1980-07-01) (aged 85) Durham, North Carolina
Spouse	Mary Hart
Residence	J. Deryl Hart House

Hart's home, the J. Deryl Hart House in Durham, North Carolina, serves as the official residence of Duke's presidents.^[2]