Renowned educator and civic official. Wells was affiliated with Indiana University for a period,from his enrollment as a student until his death, that spanned eight decades. Wells served as the university's acting president from 1937-38, president from 1938-62, and interim president for a few months during 1968. From 1962 until his death, he served as the university's chancellor. Wells helped transform Indiana University into an internationally recognized center for research and scholarship, and helped integrate Big Ten athletics.
Renowned educator and civic official. Wells was affiliated with Indiana University for a period,from his enrollment as a student until his death, that spanned eight decades. Wells served as the university's acting president from 1937-38, president from 1938-62, and interim president for a few months during 1968. From 1962 until his death, he served as the university's chancellor. Wells helped transform Indiana University into an internationally recognized center for research and scholarship, and helped integrate Big Ten athletics.
Bio by: Warrick L. Barrett
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