Earl Bruce Heilman (July 16, 1926 – October 19, 2019) was an American educator who served as president of the University of Richmond and Meredith College.

He last held the positions of chancellor at the University of Richmond and National Spokesman of The Greatest Generations Foundation.

Heilman served in the United States Marine Corps during World War II.

E. Claiborne Robins Sr, an alumnus and trustee, donated $50 million to the university, at the time the largest gift from a private individual to a US school.

[7] In partnership with his vice president of development H. Gerald Quigg, Heilman directed the successful matching effort,[8] ultimately leading to a $60 million addition to the university's endowment.