Herman B Wells

1902–2000 (age 98)

academic administrator

Biography

Herman B Wells transformed Indiana University with visionary leadership, expanding academic programs, recruiting world-class faculty, and championing cultural diversity on campus.

He left a legacy of openness and excellence that endures across generations of students, and his final resting place in Jamestown invites reflection on a remarkable career in higher education.

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