John J. Pruis

John J. Pruis
President of
Ball State University
In office
1968–1978
Preceded byJohn R. Emens
Succeeded byRichard W. Burkhardt
Personal details
Born(1923-12-13)December 13, 1923
Borculo, Blendon Township, Michigan, U.S.
DiedJanuary 15, 2016(2016-01-15) (aged 92)
Muncie, Indiana, U.S.
SpouseAngeline R. Pruis
Alma materWestern Michigan University

John J. Pruis (December 13, 1923 – January 15, 2016) was an American academic, best known as being a president of Ball State University as well as having a building dedicated in his name on the campus. He went to Western Michigan University for his education and later for a career. Pruis, originally from Holland, Michigan, came to Ball State on July 1, 1968, and retiring in 1978.[1] After his tenure at Ball State, Pruis went on to become the vice president of corporate relations at Ball Corporation, the executive vice president of the George and Frances Ball. Foundation and director of the Ball Brothers Foundation.[2]

  1. ^ Pruis Hall History. (Ball State University Website) Archived 2008-01-25 at the Wayback Machine, Retrieved March 15, 2008.
  2. ^ Former presidential aide, state and local leaders to be honored by Ball State. (Update: News for Ball State Employees) Archived 2008-06-25 at the Wayback Machine, Bsu.edu, Retrieved March 17, 2008.