Howard Swearer | |
|---|---|
| 15th President of Brown University | |
| In office 1977–1988 | |
| Preceded by | Donald Hornig |
| Succeeded by | Vartan Gregorian |
| 6th President of Carleton College | |
| In office 1970–1977 | |
| Preceded by | John Nason |
| Succeeded by | Robert H. Edwards |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 13, 1932 Hutchinson, Kansas, U.S. |
| Died | October 19, 1991 (aged 59) Thompson, Connecticut, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Princeton University Harvard University |
Howard Robert Swearer (March 13, 1932 – October 19, 1991) was an American educator. He served as the sixth president of Carleton College, serving from 1970 to 1977, and the 15th president of Brown University between 1977 and 1988. His death from cancer shocked and saddened the Brown community, as few had known of his illness.