September 8, 2014

Former Butler University President Bobby Fong, 64, Dies

WFYI News

INDIANAPOLIS - Former Bulter University President Bobby Fong has died.

A spokesperson at Ursinus College in Pennsylvania has confirmed that Fong, 64, died this morning. More information about his death was not available.

Fong led Butler University for 10 years before moving on to Ursinus College in 2010.

Condolences and memories of Fong reached social media Monday morning.

 

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