James A. Hefner, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

James A. Hefner

African American academic, economist

Date of Birth: 20-Jun-1941

Place of Birth: Brevard, North Carolina, United States

Date of Death: 27-Aug-2015

Profession: economist, academic

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Gemini

James Arthur Hefner (June 20, 1941 – August 27, 2015) was president of Tennessee State University from 1991 to 2005.
Before serving as the president of Tennessee State University he served as president of Jackson State University in Jackson, Mississippi.
Earlier positions include provost of Tuskegee Institute, and professor of economics at Morehouse College.