Background
Reese, Jack Edward was born on April 12, 1929 in Hendersonville, North Carolina, United States. Son of William James and Alyce Genevieve (Pace) Reese.
Reese, Jack Edward was born on April 12, 1929 in Hendersonville, North Carolina, United States. Son of William James and Alyce Genevieve (Pace) Reese.
Bachelor of Arts in English, Berea College, Kentucky, 1951. Master of Arts, University Kentucky, 1953. Doctor of Philosophy, University Kentucky, 1961.
Teaching assistant University Kentucky, 1957-1958, visiting professor, summer 1968. Member faculty University Tennessee, Knoxville, 1961—1989, associate professor English, dean graduate studies, associate vice chancellor academy affairs, 1972-1973, chancellor, 1973-1989, chancellor emeritus, 1989—2005. Academy administrative intern American Council Education, University Arizona, 1969-1970.
Chairman Tennessee Arts Commission, 1967-1968. Member Governor Tennessee Advisory Committee Minority Economic Development Served with United States Naval Reserve, 1953-1957. Member Southeastern Renaissance Conference, Phi Kappa Phi.
Married Nancy Anne Larsen, August 31, 1957. Children: Matthew Bradley, Kristin Alyce.