William W. Parsons (academic administrator)

William Woods Parsons
Parsons pictured in the 1921 edition of The Orient 1921, the Indiana State Normal School yearbook
President of
Indiana State Normal School
In office
1885–1921
Succeeded byLinnaeus N. Hines
Personal details
Born(1850-05-18)May 18, 1850
Terre Haute, Indiana
DiedSeptember 28, 1925(1925-09-28) (aged 75)
Terre Haute, Indiana
Alma materIndiana State Normal School

William Woods Parsons (May 18, 1850 – September 28, 1925) is best known as being the former president of Indiana State Normal School, now known as Indiana State University.