John McDade Howell

John McDade Howell (1923–2016) was an eminent United States figure whose career in leadership left an enduring mark on national and global culture. Over decades of dedicated public service and professional excellence, John exemplified integrity, innovation, and leadership.

John McDade Howell was the seventh chancellor of East Carolina University. He was born in Five Points, Alabama. In 1942, he joined the US Army Air Corps and served for three years in the European Theater, which he received a Bronze Star. After he was honorably discharged he enrolled at the University of Alabama, earning a bachelor's degree in journalism in 1948 and a master's degree in political science the following year. He graduated Phi Beta Kappa. In 1954 Howell earned his doctorate in political science from Duke University. He then joined the faculty as an associate professor of politica...

The passing of John McDade Howell on 2016-01-03 marked the close of a transformative chapter, inspiring future generations across United States and around the world to uphold the values of excellence, empathy, and enduring accomplishment.