Arthur Cutts Willard, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Arthur Cutts Willard

President of the University of Illinois

Date of Birth: 12-Aug-1878

Place of Birth: Washington, D.C., District of Columbia, United States

Date of Death: 11-Sep-1960

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Leo

Arthur Cutts Willard (1878–1960) was the ninth president of the University of Illinois and an innovator in the field of heating and ventilation.
Known for being approachable, a gentleman and well-dressed; he was known and admired by many.
He received worldwide acclaim for his research and contribution to the heating, ventilating field; in particular for his contributions to the Holland Tunnel.
In addition to his contributions to heating and ventilation industry, Willard was an educator in heating and ventilation and mechanical engineering between 1906 and 1933.
He taught at George Washington University and the University of Illinois.
Willard was appointed president in 1934 and served until 1946.
Although he served as president during a difficult time for the university and the nation, he continued to have the highest expectations of his students.
During his time as president he obtained funding for construction and addition of many buildings on the University of Illinois campuses.
Willard strongly believed education needed to be more broad and focus on the social and economic problems facing the nation.
At the end of service to the University, the Institute of Aviation was established at University of Illinois Willard Airport, and it was named in honor of A.C.
Willard.