Joab Thomas | |
|---|---|
| 15th President of the Pennsylvania State University | |
| In office September 1, 1990 – August 31, 1995 | |
| Preceded by | Bryce Jordan |
| Succeeded by | Graham Spanier |
| Chancellor of the North Carolina State University | |
| In office 1976–1981 | |
| President of The University of Alabama | |
| In office 1981–1988 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 14, 1933 Holt, Alabama |
| Died | March 3, 2014 (aged 81) Tuscaloosa, Alabama |
| Alma mater | Harvard University |
Joab Langston Thomas (February 14, 1933 – March 3, 2014) was an American university administrator and scientist, who served as president of Pennsylvania State University, North Carolina State University and The University of Alabama.