Gallery: Glenn Terrell, WSU President, 1967-1985

by WSM staff

A retrospective of moments from the WSU presidency of Dr. Glenn Terrell. He passed away in August, 2013, at his home in Sequim. He was 93. Terrell left a legacy of growth, student-centered education, and innovation at Washington State University.

Glenn Terrell — Glenn Terrell served as Washington State University’s seventh president from 1967 to 1985.

Terrell talking — President Terrell’s secretary was known to set meetings 10 minutes behind schedule to make up for the time he would spend talking to students along the way.

Glenn Terrell with students at Ferdinands — “Dr. T” was an omnipresent figure on campus, here with students at the Ferdinand’s Ice Cream Shoppe on the Pullman campus.

Glenn Terrell in academic regalia — “Dr. Terrell supported shared governance and balanced allocations to research funding.” —retired plant pathologist Jack Rogers

Glenn Terrell with students — According to his long-time assistant Gen DeVleming, President Terrell “always took care of students first.”

Glenn Terrell with Robert Redford — One of President Terrell’s favorite personal photos was with Robert Redford who visited campus.

Glenn Terrell in winter — President Terrell walked to work in all sorts of weather giving him a chance to meet casually with the students.

Glenn Terrell — “When you were talking with the president, you knew it was a one-on-one conversation. You had his attention. He listened.” —retired alumni director Keith Lincoln ’61

President Terrell with his long-time assistant Gen DeVleming.

Glenn Terrell portrait — “President Glenn Terrell embodied the values that are WSU: friendly, approachable, genuine, hard-working, down-to-earth, persistent, gracious, and kind.” —Connie Kravas, former Vice President for University Advancement

Glenn Terrell with WSU students and staff — The Associated Students of WSU made him (in 1977) an “honorary student,” a title he coveted.

Glenn Terrell and John Slaughter — Terrell with Provost and Academic Vice President John Slaughter

President Terrell with his two children Francine and William Glenn Terrell III

Read a recollection of Terrell’s time at WSU.