Jonathan R. Alger

Jonathan Alger
Alger in 2019
16th President of American University
Assumed office
July 1, 2024
Preceded bySylvia Mathews Burwell
6th President of James Madison University
In office
July 1, 2012 – June 30, 2024
Preceded byLinwood H. Rose
Personal details
Born
Jonathan Roberts Alger

Rochester, New York, U.S.
SpouseMary Ann Alger
Education
SignatureCursive signature of Jonathan R. Alger
WebsiteUniversity website

Jonathan Roberts Alger is an American academic and the current president of American University.[1][2] Alger became the university's 16th president on July 1, 2024. He previously served as James Madison University's sixth president from 2012 to 2024.[3][4]

Alger is also a scholar and speaker on higher education policy and law[5] and currently co-teaches a seminar on leadership in the James Madison University Honors Program.[6][7]

  1. ^ "BREAKING: Jonathan Alger named 16th president of American University - The Eagle". The Eagle.
  2. ^ Svrluga, Susan (March 18, 2024). "American University names new president: Jonathan Alger of JMU". Washington Post. ISSN 0190-8286. Retrieved March 25, 2024.
  3. ^ Schmidt, Peter (January 1, 2012). "A Lawyer Takes an Uncommon Path to a University Presidency". The Chronicle of Higher Education. Retrieved November 11, 2014.
  4. ^ "James Madison University names new president". Virginia Business. November 28, 2011. Retrieved November 11, 2014.
  5. ^ Trevor, Greg (October 18, 2004). "Jonathan R. Alger appointed vice president and general counsel". Rutgers Focus. Archived from the original on November 29, 2014. Retrieved November 11, 2014.
  6. ^ Flynn, Erin (October 12, 2014). "President Alger co-teaches leadership honors course". The Breeze. James Madison University. Retrieved November 11, 2014.
  7. ^ "Fall 2014 Honors Course Offerings" (PDF). James Madison University. Retrieved November 11, 2014.

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