Background
Hicks, William Norwood was born on June 18, 1901 in Durham, North Carolina, United States. Son of James Thomas and Ora (Holloway) Hicks.
Hicks, William Norwood was born on June 18, 1901 in Durham, North Carolina, United States. Son of James Thomas and Ora (Holloway) Hicks.
B.Mech. Engineering, North Carolina State College, 1922, Master of Science, 1929. Bachelor of Arts, Duke, 1924. Master of Arts, Oberlin College, 1928.
Member faculty North Carolina State University, Raleigh, 1924-1966, head department philosophy and religion, 1935-1966, professor philosophy and religion, 1949-1966, professor emeritus, 1966-1973, member administrative board School Liberal Arts, 1961-1966. Active Inter-Racial Commission South, local United Fund, Travelers Aid Society, Family Service Society, Danforth Associate, 1938-1943, honorary Danforth associate, 1943-1963.
Member faculty North Carolina State University, Raleigh, 1924-1966, head department philosophy and religion, 1935-1966, professor philosophy and religion, 1949-1966, professor emeritus, 1966-1973. Member American Society Engineering Education, American Metaphys. Society, National Council Family Relations, Southern Society Philosophy and Psychology, North Carolina Philosophical Society, Blue Key, Golden Chain, Phi Kappa Phi, Tau Beta Pi, Sigma Chirurgical
Married Ann Pitts, June 30, 1930. Married second, Mabel Lewis, September 9, 1941. Children: William Norwood III, Brona Frances.