John Grier Hibben

John Grier Hibben
14th President of Princeton University
In office
1912–1932
Preceded byJohn Aikman Stewart (acting)
Succeeded byEdward D. Duffield (acting)
Personal details
Born(1861-04-19)April 19, 1861
Peoria, Illinois, U.S.
DiedMay 16, 1933(1933-05-16) (aged 72)
Union County, New Jersey, U.S.

John Grier Hibben (April 19, 1861[1] – May 16, 1933) was a Presbyterian minister, a philosopher, and educator. He served as president of Princeton University from 1912–1932, succeeding Woodrow Wilson and implementing many of the reforms started by Wilson.[2][3] His term as President began after the term of Acting Princeton President Stewart, who served for two years after Wilson's departure.

  1. ^ "Hibben, John Grier, Class of 1882". Princetoniana Museum. Retrieved 2021-04-06.
  2. ^ Princeton University Presidents Archived 2007-06-22 at the Wayback Machine accessed June 8, 2007
  3. ^ "Whitest Man" Time Magazine, January 19, 1931,[1] accessed May 28, 2008