Howard Swearer

Howard Swearer
15th President of Brown University
In office
1977–1988
Preceded byDonald Hornig
Succeeded byVartan Gregorian
6th President of Carleton College
In office
1970–1977
Preceded byJohn Nason
Succeeded byRobert H. Edwards
Personal details
Born(1932-03-13)March 13, 1932
Hutchinson, Kansas, U.S.
DiedOctober 19, 1991(1991-10-19) (aged 59)
Thompson, Connecticut, U.S.
Alma materPrinceton University
Harvard University

Howard Robert Swearer (March 13, 1932 – October 19, 1991) was an American educator. He served as the sixth president of Carleton College, serving from 1970 to 1977, and the 15th president of Brown University between 1977 and 1988. His death from cancer shocked and saddened the Brown community, as few had known of his illness.


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