Born in Franklin County, VA., Dr. Peters pursued his undergraduate degree at Roanoke College.  He received both his M.A. and Ph.D. degrees from Columbia University.  Dr. Peters was no stranger to Radford when appointed president.  He had visited the campus many times as a member of the State Department of Education.

During his tenure as president, Dr. Peters oversaw the transition of Radford to the Women's Division of Virginia Polytechnic Institute and guided the school through tremendous post-World War II growth.
 

Click here for a November 4, 1949 Grapurchat article announcing Dr. Peters' portrait.
 

Click here for more information on Dr. Peters from the University Archives website. 
 
 
 

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