[3] After Burruss became ill, Hutcheson began acting on his behalf, until being officially appointed president on August 14, 1945.

[2] Shortly after he took over the presidency, Japan surrendered to end World War II, and a two-day celebration ensued.

The college installed a trailer court for married students that they called "Vetsville" surrounding the historic Solitude farm house, which was converted into a community center for the residents.

The college also rented space in the barracks at the Radford Arsenal to house other students and converted several buildings there into classrooms with the new location called "Rad-Tech.

"[4] In 1946, the Board of Visitors created a vice president position, filled by Walter S. Newman, to develop the curriculum.

Although Hutcheson recovered, the Board voted on August 12 to relieve him of his presidential duties, appointed him as the first university chancellor, and named Newman president, effective September 1, 1947.