David Adamany

David Walter Adamany
8th president of Wayne State University
In office
1983–1997
Preceded byThomas N. Bonner
Succeeded byIrvin D. Reid
Head of Detroit Public School District
In office
1999–2000
8th president of Temple University
In office
2000–2006
Preceded byPeter J. Liacouras
Succeeded byAnn Weaver Hart
Personal details
Born(1936-09-23)September 23, 1936
Janesville, Wisconsin
DiedNovember 10, 2016(2016-11-10) (aged 80)
Parents
  • Walter Joseph (father)
  • Dora Marie Adamany (mother)
Alma mater
OccupationProfessor of Political Science

David Walter Adamany (September 23, 1936 – November 10, 2016) was the 8th president of Wayne State University, serving from 1983 to 1997. One of Wayne State University's libraries, David Adamany Undergraduate Library, was his creation. Subsequently, Adamany later served as head of the Detroit Public School District from 1999 to 2000. He was Temple University's eighth president, serving from 2000 to 2006. David Adamany died Thursday November 10, 2016.