Jonathan Alger | |
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16th President of American University | |
Assumed office July 1, 2024 | |
Preceded by | Sylvia Mathews Burwell |
6th President of James Madison University | |
In office July 1, 2012 – June 30, 2024 | |
Preceded by | Linwood H. Rose |
Succeeded by | Charlie King (interim) |
Personal details | |
Born | Jonathan Roberts Alger Rochester, New York, U.S. |
Spouse | Mary Ann Alger |
Education | |
Signature | |
Website | University website |
Jonathan Roberts Alger is an American academic and the current president of American University.[1][2] Alger became the university's 16th president on July 1, 2024. He previously served as James Madison University's sixth president from 2012 to 2024.[3][4]
Alger is also a scholar and speaker on higher education policy and law[5] and currently co-teaches a seminar on leadership in the James Madison University Honors Program.[6][7]