Richard Burkhardt, a former acting president of Ball State and Burkhardt Building’s namesake, died Tuesday morning in Muncie.
Burkhardt began his career in higher education as the director of the division of teacher preparation at Syracuse University. In 1952, Burkhardt came to Ball State where he first served as the vice president for instructional affairs and dean of faculties, according to the Ball State website.
He was the acting president of Ball State between 1978-1979, after John J. Pruis resigned. Following his presidency, Burkhardt served as the provost and vice president of academic affairs, taught history courses and conducted research at Ball State until he retired in 1985.
Formerly known as the Science Hall, the building for the history, anthropology and women’s and gender studies departments was named for Burkhardt after its renovation on 1985.
After his retirement, Burkhardt continued to do research and wrote books.
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