William R. Cotter | |
|---|---|
| 18th President of Colby College | |
| In office 1979–2000 | |
| Preceded by | Robert E. L. Strider |
| Succeeded by | William Drea Adams |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 9, 1936 |
| Died | March 9, 2023 (aged 87) |
| Alma mater | Harvard College, Harvard Law School |
William R. Cotter (March 9, 1936 – March 9, 2023) was an American lawyer and the 18th president of Colby College from 1979 to 2000, the longest serving president in the college's history.