William Ruud | |
|---|---|
| 19th President of Marietta College | |
| In office July 3, 2016 – June 30, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Joseph W. Bruno |
| Succeeded by | Margaret Drugovich |
| 10th President of University of Northern Iowa | |
| In office May 31, 2013 – July 3, 2016 | |
| Preceded by | Benjamin J. Allen |
| Succeeded by | Mark Nook |
| 15th President of Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania | |
| In office 2007–2013 | |
| Preceded by | Anthony Ceddia |
| Succeeded by | George F. Harpster |
| Personal details | |
| Born | William Nelson Ruud September 29, 1952 North Dakota, U.S. |
| Spouse | Judith Ruud |
| Education | University of North Dakota (BS) University of Nebraska–Lincoln (MS, PhD) |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service |  United States Army |
| Years of service | 1978–1981 |
William Nelson Ruud (born September 29, 1952) is an American academic and former university administrator. He was previously president of Marietta College, the University of Northern Iowa, and Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania.