Frank Dickey
M.A. in Arts and Sciences, ’42
Ed.D. in Secondary Education, ’47
Named to the Alumni Hall of Fame in 1989

Frank Dickey served seven years as Dean of the College of Education: 1949-1956. In 1956 Dickey was named President of the University of Kentucky. He has always maintained a continuing interest in the activities of the College of Education and has offered in his support in numerous ways. He has served by his presence, being one of the first honorees inducted in the College of Education Hall of Fame in 1989. Also, on behalf of the family of Blanton Collier, he graciously appeared to accept Coach Collier's induction at Commonwealth Stadium in 2001.

(Update, May 2002) Frank Dickey and his wife, Betty, presented the College of Education with a new endowed scholarship for graduate students. They made the gift on March 11, 2002 to commemorate the completion of Dickey Hall, named in their honor 37 years ago. The Frank G. and Elizabeth D. Dickey Endowed Graduate Fellowship in Education will provide assistance to exceptional students enrolled in any of the college's masters or doctoral level programs.

Frank Dickey received the Laurel Crowned Circle Award from Omicron Delta Kappa (ODK) during its national convention in Lexington March 1, 2002. The Laurel Crowned Circle Award is the highest honor ODK, the national collegiate leadership honor society, confers upon its distinguished members. Dickey is only the seventh member to receive the award in the society's 87-year history.