John William Ward (professor)
John William Ward | |
|---|---|
| 14th President of Amherst College | |
| In office 1971–1979 | |
| Preceded by | Calvin Hastings Plimpton |
| Succeeded by | Julian Gibbs |
| Chairman of the Ward Commission | |
| In office 1978–1981 | |
| Appointed by | Michael Dukakis |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1922 Boston, Massachusetts |
| Died | 1985 (aged 62–63) New York, New York |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Barbara Carnes |
| Children | Three sons (including Christopher O. Ward David C. Ward) |
| Alma mater | Harvard College BA University of MinnesotaPhD |
John William Ward (1922–1985), was the 14th President of Amherst College, a veteran of World War II, Professor of English and History at Princeton University, and Chairman of the Ward Commission.