Virgil Melvin Hancher (September 4, 1896 – January 30, 1965) was the thirteenth President of the University of Iowa, serving from 1940-1964. Hancher Auditorium at the university was named for him.
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| Preceded by Chester Arthur Phillips (acting) Eugene Allen Gilmore |
President of the University of Iowa 1940-1964 |
Succeeded by Howard Rothmann Bowen |
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