Alva Woods | |
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 Alva Woods, painted by John Nelson Arnold | |
| Born | August 13, 1794 |
| Died | September 6, 1887 (aged 93) |
| Education | Phillips Academy Harvard College Andover Theological Seminary |
| Alma mater | Harvard University |
| Occupation(s) | Baptist minister; University professor and president: (Brown University, 1826-28; Transylvania University, 1828-31; University of Alabama, 1831-37) |
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Alva Woods (1794–1887) was an American minister, university professor and university president. He was interim President of Brown University, 1826–28 and President of Transylvania University, 1828-31. Of most historical significance, he served as the first President of the University of Alabama from 1831 to 1837.