University of Delaware mourns longtime President Emeritus E. Arthur Trabant

    Officials at the University of Delaware announced that former President, Emeritus E. Arthur Trabant had died on Friday, after a brief illness.

    Trabant, who was described as being bright, eloquent and dapper, served as president of the University of Delaware not once, but twice, reports Delawareonlinne.com. He held the post from 1968-1987 and again from 1988-1990.

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