St. Olaf College - Presidents of The College

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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