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5 unusual facts about James Earl Rudder


J. Wayne Stark Galleries

James Earl Rudder was the sixteenth president of Texas A&M University, and his vision, leadership and commitment to excellence prompted the University's doors to be opened to women.

Plaza Hotel, College Station

Operated as a Ramada Inn, the initial two-story hotel was opened by Joe Ferreri in 1960 at the suggestion of Texas A&M University's president at the time, James Earl Rudder.

Ranger Assault Group

Schneider and Lieutenant Colonel James Earl Rudder, the commander of the 2nd Battalion, were soon briefed on the upcoming mission.

Thomas M. Hatfield

His current scholarship includes writing the biography of James Earl Rudder, war hero and president of Texas A&M University (1958–1970) to be published by the Texas A&M Press in 2011 and the memoir of Frank W. Denius, war hero and philanthropist.

WTAW

The corporate offices are now located in the Crystal Park Plaza just off of the General James Earl Rudder Highway (Texas State Highway 6) in College Station, Texas.



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