James B. Holderman
James B. Holderman | |
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Holderman (left) and President Reagan in September 1983 | |
| President of the University of South Carolina | |
| In office 1977–1990 | |
| Preceded by | William H. Patterson |
| Succeeded by | Arthur K. Smith (acting) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 29, 1936 Morris, Illinois |
| Died | April 3, 2021 (aged 85) |
| Alma mater | Northwestern University |
James Bowker Holderman (January 29, 1936 – April 3, 2021) was an American academic. He served as the president of the University of South Carolina from 1977 to his resignation in 1990. He was an alumnus of Northwestern University, where he earned his Ph.D. in 1962.