David Alexander (college president)
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John David Alexander CBE (October 18, 1932 – July 25, 2010) was an American academic who served as president of Pomona College during a period of time where he led a major expansion of the school, and served as US National Secretary for the Rhodes Trust, overseeing the selection process for recipients of the Rhodes Scholarship from the United States.[1]
Quick Facts 7th President of Pomona College, Preceded by ...
David Alexander | |
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7th President of Pomona College | |
In office July 1, 1969 – July 1, 1991 | |
Preceded by | E. Wilson Lyon |
Succeeded by | Peter W. Stanley |
President of Rhodes College | |
In office 1965–1969 | |
Preceded by | Peyton Nalle Rhodes |
Succeeded by | William L. Bowden |
Personal details | |
Born | John David Alexander (1932-10-18)October 18, 1932 Springfield, Tennessee |
Died | July 25, 2010(2010-07-25) (aged 77) Claremont, California |
Spouse | Catharine C. Alexander |
Children | 3, including Julia |
Alma mater | Southwestern at Memphis College Christ Church, Oxford |
Profession | Academic |
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