Benjamin J. Burris | |
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| President of Ball State University | |
| In office 1924–1927 | |
| Preceded by | Linnaeus N. Hines |
| Succeeded by | L.A. Pittenger |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 19, 1882 Daviess County, Indiana |
| Died | April 26, 1927 (aged 45) Hope, Indiana |
Benjamin Jackson Burris (March 19, 1882 – April 26, 1927)[1] is best known for being a past president of Ball State University (then known as Ball Teachers College) and held many different occupations. Burris was once a county attorney, politician, school administrator as well as the first assistant to the state superintendent of public instruction.[2]
- ^ "Benjamin J. Burris published materials" (PDF). Bsu.edu. Retrieved March 8, 2022.
- ^ Past Presidents. (Ball State University Website) Archived 2008-07-19 at the Wayback Machine, Retrieved March 18, 2008.