James H. Smart
James H. Smart | |
|---|---|
| 4th President of Purdue University | |
| In office August 23, 1883 – February 21, 1900 | |
| Preceded by | Emerson E. White |
| Succeeded by | Winthrop E. Stone |
| Personal details | |
| Born | James Henry Smart June 30, 1841 Center Harbor, New Hampshire, US |
| Died | February 21, 1900 (aged 58) Lafayette, Indiana, US |
| Spouse | Mary H. Swan |
| Children | Richard Addison Smart Mary Farrington Smart |
| Education | Dartmouth College (A.M. Hon.) Indiana University (LL.D.) |
James Henry Smart (June 30, 1841 – February 21, 1900) was an American educator and administrator who served as the fourth president of Purdue University from August 23, 1883, until his death in 1900. An initiative of his led to the founding of the organization today known as the Big Ten Conference in 1896.