Warmoth T. Gibbs
Warmoth Thomas Gibbs Sr. (5 April 1892 – 21 April 1993) was an American educator, retired Second Lieutenant in the United States Army, civil rights activist, and fourth president of North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University. Gibbs was one of the first black commissioned officers in World War I and served as president of then North Carolina Agricultural and Technical College from 1955 to 1960. During his presidency, North Carolina A&T became accredited by the Southern Association of Schools and Colleges.
Warmoth T. Gibbs | |
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Gibbs as President of North Carolina A&T | |
| 4th President of North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University | |
| In office 1955–1960 | |
| Preceded by | Ferdinand D. Bluford |
| Succeeded by | Samuel D. Proctor |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 5, 1892 Baldwin, St. Mary Parish, Louisiana |
| Died | April 21, 1993 (aged 101) Moses Cone Hospital, Greensboro, Guilford County, North Carolina |
| Spouse | Marece Jones Gibbs (1918–1967) |
| Children | 3 |
| Residence(s) | The Oaks, Greensboro, North Carolina |
| Alma mater | Wiley College; Harvard University |
| Profession | Educator, soldier (Second Lieutenant, United States Army) |
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