George W. Atherton

George W. Atherton
Atherton pictured in La Vie 1908, Penn State yearbook
7th President of the Pennsylvania State University
In office
1882–1906
Preceded byJames Y. McKee
Succeeded byJames A. Beaver
Personal details
Born(1837-06-20)June 20, 1837
Boxford, Massachusetts, US
DiedJuly 24, 1906(1906-07-24) (aged 69)
State College, Pennsylvania, US
SpouseFrances W. Atherton
Alma materYale University

George Washington Atherton (June 20, 1837 July 24, 1906), soldier and educator. He was president of the Pennsylvania State University from 1882 until his death in 1906.