William D. Hoover
Bill Hoover graduated from ULM in 1960 with a degree in Accounting. He also served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War.
He went on to become a successful NELA CPA and businessman. For many years, he was the CPA for Clarke Williams, Sr., and Century Telephone Enterprises now known as Lumen Technologies.
Mr. Hoover was an advocate for education and a long-time economic supporter of ULM. To showcase his commitment to the university and our region, the Hoover family chose to honor him by naming the William D. Hoover School of Accounting, Financial, & Information Services in the College of Business & Social Sciences.
According to a biography provided by the Hoover family, Mr. Hoover “believed a college education would enable you to build your dreams.” Mr. Hoover instilled to his children and grandchildren that not graduating from college was “not an option.” His financial help not only secured the ability for future generations to attend college, but he also supported extended family and friends to aid their pursuit of a college degree.
Impact
Bill believed a college education was invaluable. His generous financial contributions to ULM have afforded many young people with the opportunity to obtain their college degrees, and to enjoy the successes in life that a ULM degree can provide.”