J. W. Provine
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BornJune 19, 1866
Big Creek, Mississippi, U.S.
DiedNovember 2, 1949 (aged 83)
Clinton, Mississippi, U.S.
OccupationUniversity professor
J. W. Provine | |
|---|---|
| Born | June 19, 1866 Big Creek, Mississippi, U.S. |
| Died | November 2, 1949 (aged 83) Clinton, Mississippi, U.S. |
| Alma mater | University of Mississippi University of Göttingen |
| Occupation | University professor |
John William Provine (June 19, 1866 – November 2, 1949) was an American chemistry professor and university president. He served as the president of Mississippi College from 1895 to 1898 and from 1911 to 1932.[1][2] He was the last president of the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association.[3]
Provine was born on June 19, 1866, in Big Creek, Mississippi. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in 1888 and a master's degree in 1890 from the University of Mississippi. Provine received a Doctor of Philosophy degree from the University of Göttingen in 1893. He died on November 2, 1949, at this home in Clinton, Mississippi.[4]
