Edward Victor Gant (1918 – July 4, 1985) was an American civil engineering professor and academic administrator who served as provost (1965–1974) and three-time acting president of the University of Connecticut (July–October 1969; 1972–1973; 1978–1979).

He joined UConn in 1942 and was promoted to full professor of civil engineering in 1947.

[2] From 1957 through 1974, Gant held various positions, including assistant dean and acting dean of the School of Engineering, acting head of the civil engineering department, and provost and academic vice president.

[3] In addition to these leadership roles, Gant chaired the Mansfield Board of Education from 1949 to 1953.

[5] The Edward Victor Gant Scholarship for graduate and undergraduate students was established in his honor.