Presidents of The College
St. Olaf has had 11 presidents since its founding:
- Thorbjorn N. Mohn 1874–1899
- John N. Kildahl 1899–1914
- Lauritz A. Vigness 1914–1918
- Lars W. Boe 1918–1942
- Clemens M. Granskou 1943–1963
- Sidney A. Rand 1963–1980
- Harlan F. Foss, Ph.D. 1980–1985
- Melvin D. George, Ph.D. 1985–1994
- Mark U. Edwards Jr., Ph.D. 1994–2000
- Christopher M. Thomforde, D.Min. 2001–2006
- David R. Anderson, Ph.D. 2006 to Present
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