James Carruthers Greenough (August 15, 1829 – December 4, 1924) was an American educator who served as the third principal of the Rhode Island Normal School, sixth president of the Massachusetts Agricultural College, and seventh principal of the Westfield State Normal School.[2] He was also an outspoken advocate of Christian teachings in public academic institutions,[3] a fellow of the American Institute of Instruction,[4] and author of a treatise on the British education system.[5]
James Carruthers Greenough | |
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Principal of the Rhode Island Normal School (now Rhode Island College) | |
In office 1871–1883 | |
President of the Massachusetts Agricultural College (now the University of Massachusetts Amherst) | |
In office 1883–1886 | |
Principal of Westfield State Normal School (now Westfield State University) | |
In office 1887–1896 | |
Personal details | |
Born | August 15, 1829 Wendell, Massachusetts |
Died | December 4, 1924[1] Westfield, Massachusetts | (aged 95)
Spouse | Jeanie Ashley Bates (1860–1921) |
Alma mater | Williams College (A.B., A.M.) Brown University (A.M.) Berea College (LL.D.)[2] |
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He was a member of the Central Congregational Church in Providence.[6]