Benjamin J. Burris
Benjamin J. Burris | |
|---|---|
| President of Ball State University | |
| In office 1924–1927 | |
| Preceded by | Linnaeus N. Hines |
| Succeeded by | L.A. Pittenger |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 19, 1882 Daviess County, Indiana |
| Died | April 26, 1927 (aged 45) Hope, Indiana |
Benjamin Jackson Burris (March 19, 1882 – April 26, 1927) is best known for being a past president of Ball State University (then known as Ball Teachers College) and held many different occupations. Burris was once a county attorney, politician, school administrator as well as the first assistant to the state superintendent of public instruction.