After President Whitaker’s death in 1960, Harvey Neville became the first staff member to be named president. Neville joined Lehigh in 1927 as an assistant professor of chemistry, was Department Chair from 1938-1952 and served as Director of the Institute for Research and Dean of the Graduate School. He was also University Provost for four years before becoming Lehigh's ninth president. Neville Hall is named in his honor.