Joab Thomas
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Joab Langston Thomas (February 14, 1933 – March 3, 2014) was an American university administrator and scientist, who served as president of Pennsylvania State University, North Carolina State University and The University of Alabama.
Quick Facts 15th President of the Pennsylvania State University, Preceded by ...
Joab Thomas | |
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15th President of the Pennsylvania State University | |
In office September 1, 1990 – August 31, 1995 | |
Preceded by | Bryce Jordan |
Succeeded by | Graham Spanier |
Chancellor of the North Carolina State University | |
In office 1976–1981 | |
President of The University of Alabama | |
In office 1981–1988 | |
Personal details | |
Born | (1933-02-14)February 14, 1933 Holt, Alabama |
Died | March 3, 2014(2014-03-03) (aged 81) Tuscaloosa, Alabama |
Alma mater | Harvard University |
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