Joseph Swain (academic)
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Joseph Swain (June 16, 1857 – May 19, 1927) served as the ninth president of Indiana University and also as the sixth president of Swarthmore College.[1][2]
Quick Facts 6th President of Swarthmore College, Preceded by ...
Joseph Swain | |
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6th President of Swarthmore College | |
In office 1902–1921 | |
Preceded by | William Birdsall |
Succeeded by | Frank Aydelotte |
9th President of Indiana University | |
In office 1893–1902 | |
Preceded by | John M. Coulter |
Succeeded by | William Lowe Bryan |
Personal details | |
Born | (1857-06-16)June 16, 1857 Pendleton, Indiana, U.S. |
Died | May 19, 1927(1927-05-19) (aged 69) Clifton Heights, Pennsylvania |
Resting place | Friends Cemetery, Pendleton, Indiana, U.S. |
Alma mater | Indiana University B.A., M.A. |
Profession | educator, administrator |
Academic background | |
Alma mater | Indiana University |
Academic advisors | David Starr Jordan |
Academic work | |
Discipline | Mathematics |
Institutions | |
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