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HARVEY H. DAVIS AWARD

This award honors the lifetime career in education of Dr. Harvey H. Davis and is presented to an outstanding student in educational administration or higher education, particularly a student interested in the financing of education.

Dr. Davis was born in Iowa in 1894 and was reared in this state. He received his bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees from The University of Iowa. He taught in rural schools in Iowa and served as a school administrator in Carrollton, Illinois, and in St. Louis. In 1928, he became a member of the Ohio State Department of Education as well as a member of the faculty at The Ohio State University, and in 1942 was appointed Vice-President in charge of faculty and instruction.

Dr. Davis returned to The University of Iowa in 1948 as Executive Dean for Teaching and Research and as Dean of the Graduate College. In 1963, Dr. Davis was named Provost Emeritus and Professor Emeritus of Educational Administration. He died in 1969.

Dr. Davis received numerous citations and honors for his service and dedication to higher education including an LL.D. degree from Bowling Green State University and the Distinguished Service Award from Kent State University.