Emerson E. White

Emerson E. White
Superintendent of Cincinnati Public Schools
In office
1886–1889
3rd President of Purdue University
In office
30 April 1876  23 August 1883
Preceded byJohn S. Hougham (acting)
Succeeded byJames H. Smart
Ohio Superintendent of Public Instruction
In office
1863–1866
Superintendent of Portsmouth City Schools
In office
1856–1861
Personal details
Born(1829-01-10)January 10, 1829
Mantua, Ohio, U.S.
DiedOctober 21, 1902(1902-10-21) (aged 73)
Columbus, Ohio, U.S.
Alma materCleveland University

Emerson Elbridge White (January 10, 1829 – October 21, 1902) was an American educator and the third president of Purdue University.