Joseph Cummings | |
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| 5th President of Wesleyan University | |
| In office 1857–1875 | |
| Preceded by | Augustus W. Smith |
| Succeeded by | Cyrus D. Foss |
| 5th President of Northwestern University | |
| In office 1881–1890 | |
| Preceded by | Oliver Marcy (acting) |
| Succeeded by | Oliver Marcy (acting) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 3, 1817 Falmouth, Maine |
| Died | May 7, 1890 (aged 73) Evanston, Illinois |
| Resting place | Rosehill Cemetery |
| Spouse |
Deborah Haskell Cummings
(m. 1843) |
| Children | Mary Cummings Alice Cummings |
| Alma mater | Wesleyan University |
| Profession | Educator |
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Joseph Cummings (March 3, 1817 – May 7, 1890) was an American academic who served as the 5th president of Wesleyan University from 1857 to 1875, the 5th president of Northwestern University from 1881 to 1890, and the president of Genesee College (the predecessor of Syracuse University) from 1854 to 1857.[2]
- ^ "Wesleyan University Biography of Joseph Cummings".
- ^ Joseph Cummings Papers, Box 1, Folder 1, "Biographical Materials. Northwestern University Archives, Evanston, Illinois