Joseph Swain (academic)

Joseph Swain
Joseph Swain
6th President of Swarthmore College
In office
1902–1921
Preceded byWilliam Birdsall
Succeeded byFrank Aydelotte
9th President of Indiana University
In office
1893–1902
Preceded byJohn M. Coulter
Succeeded byWilliam Lowe Bryan
Personal details
Born(1857-06-16)June 16, 1857
Pendleton, Indiana, U.S.
DiedMay 19, 1927(1927-05-19) (aged 69)
Clifton Heights, Pennsylvania
Resting placeFriends Cemetery, Pendleton, Indiana, U.S.
Alma materIndiana University B.A., M.A.
Professioneducator, administrator
Academic background
Alma materIndiana University
Academic advisorsDavid Starr Jordan
Academic work
DisciplineMathematics
Institutions

Joseph Swain (June 16, 1857 – May 19, 1927) served as the ninth president of Indiana University and also as the sixth president of Swarthmore College.[1][2]

  1. ^ "Joseph Swain". Swarthmore College. 28 May 2015.
  2. ^ "Joseph Swain". Indiana University Office of the President.