Background
McMinn, William Gene was born on August 27, 1931 in Abilene, Texas, United States. Son of Ollie and Mabel (Renfro) McMinn.
McMinn, William Gene was born on August 27, 1931 in Abilene, Texas, United States. Son of Ollie and Mabel (Renfro) McMinn.
Bachelor, Rice University, Houston, 1952. Bachelor of Science in Architecture, Rice University, Houston, 1953. Master in Architecture, University Texas, Austin, 1954.
Professor architecture, head department Auburn (Alabama) University, 1965-1968. Director design Six Associates, Inc., Asheville, North Carolina, 1968-1971. Professor, head department architecture Louisiana State University, 1971-1974.
Dean School Architecture, Mississippi State University, 1974-1984. Dean College Architecture, Art and Planning Cornell University, since 1984. Consultant in field.
Member Consortium To Advise Schools in Middle East, 1981-1985, National Architecture Accrediting Board, 1980-1984. President, 1983-1984.
Served with Army of the United States, 1953-1956. Fellow American Institute of Architects (Design award North Carolina chapter 1970, design awards jury 1981). Member Association Collegiate Schools Architecture (board directors 1976-1979, Distinguished Professor medal 1991), New York Architects.
Married Joan Gentry, December 10, 1955. Children: Kevin, Tracey.
