James W. Crawford III

Vice Admiral

James W. Crawford III
14th President of Texas Southern University
Assumed office
June 1, 2024
Preceded byLesia L. Crumpton-Young
Mary Evans Sias (interim)
6th President of Felician University
In office
September 29, 2020  April 5, 2023
Preceded byAnne Prisco
Succeeded byMildred Mihlon
Personal details
Born
James Walter Crawford III

(1957-11-28) November 28, 1957
Charlotte, North Carolina, U.S.
SpouseElizabeth
Children2
EducationBelmont Abbey College (BA)
University of North Carolina (JD)
University of Miami (LLM)
Naval War College (MA)
Awards
Military service
Allegiance United States of America
Branch/service United States Navy
Years of service1983–2018
RankVice admiral
CommandsJudge Advocate General of the Navy
Deputy Judge Advocate General of the Navy

James Walter Crawford III (born November 28, 1957) is an American university administrator and former United States Navy officer who is the president of Texas Southern University. He served in the Navy for 34 years before and is the former president of Felician University, having left the role in April 2023.

He served as the 43rd Judge Advocate General (JAG) of the United States Navy from June 26, 2015, to September 12, 2018.