David Truman
David Bicknell Truman (June 1, 1913 – August 28, 2003) was an American academic who served as the 14th president of Mount Holyoke College from 1969–1978. He is also known for his role as a Columbia University administrator during the Columbia University protests of 1968. Truman was an elected member of both the American Philosophical Society and the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.
David Truman | |
|---|---|
| 14th President of Mount Holyoke College | |
| In office 1969–1978 | |
| Preceded by | Meribeth E. Cameron |
| Succeeded by | Elizabeth Topham Kennan |
| Dean of Columbia College | |
| In office 1963–1967 | |
| Preceded by | John Gorham Palfrey |
| Succeeded by | Henry S. Coleman (interim) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 1, 1913 Evanston, Illinois |
| Died | August 28, 2003 (aged 90) Sarasota, Florida |
| Alma mater | Amherst College University of Chicago |
| Profession | Professor |
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