Luther Dana Woodbridge

Biography

Luther Dana Woodbridge, born in 1850, was deeply immersed in the life of Williams College, offering steadfast encouragement to students and friends as the institution navigated a changing world. He kept a watchful eye over the college’s affairs, believing that a thoughtful community could best prepare young men and women to serve in public and private spheres.

Those who knew him recall his gentle attentiveness to others and his persistent efforts to ensure that Williams remained a place where learning and character were shaped together.