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Hoke Smith, who led Towson University for more than two decades, died Saturday of liver cancer at his home in Baltimore, university officials said. He was 72.
During Mr. Smith's 22-year tenure, Towson dropped the word "State" from its name at his urging and saw its enrollment grow to more than 16,000 students.See the full content of this document
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Hoke Smith, 72, University President
Mr. Smith drew praise for his ardent support of the university, which also played a part in his being replaced in 2001, educators and politicians said.
Mr. Smith had been under treatment in the past year for what began as prostate cancer, but spread to his liver, lungs and bone...See the full content of this document
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