Emerson E. White | |
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| Superintendent of Cincinnati Public Schools | |
| In office 1886–1889 | |
| 3rd President of Purdue University | |
| In office 30 April 1876 – 23 August 1883 | |
| Preceded by | John S. Hougham (acting) |
| Succeeded by | James H. Smart |
| Ohio Superintendent of Public Instruction | |
| In office 1863–1866 | |
| Superintendent of Portsmouth City Schools | |
| In office 1856–1861 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 10, 1829 Mantua, Ohio, U.S. |
| Died | October 21, 1902 (aged 73) Columbus, Ohio, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Cleveland University |
Emerson Elbridge White (January 10, 1829 – October 21, 1902) was an American educator and the third president of Purdue University.