J. Lawrence Walkup

J. Lawrence Walkup was an American academic and university administrator best known for serving as the president of the University of Arizona from 1961 to 1971. During his tenure, he worked to expand the university's academic programs, improve campus facilities, and foster research growth. He was dedicated to higher education development in Arizona and guided the university through important years of growth. Walkup’s leadership helped shape the University of Arizona into a more prominent educational and research institution.