| James Douglas McComas | |
|---|---|
| President of Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | |
| Term | 1988 – 1993 |
| Predecessor | William Edward Lavery |
| Successor | Paul Torgersen |
| Born | December 23, 1928 Pritchard, West Virginia |
| Died | February 14, 1994 (aged 65) Columbus, Ohio |
James Douglas McComas (December 23, 1928 – February 10, 1994) was the 13th President of Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, from 1988 to 1993.[1] McComas Hall was named for him.[2]
Prior to Virginia Tech, Dr. McComas was the 12th President of the University of Toledo, from 1985 to 1988 .[3] Home of the many fraternities and sororities, McComas Village was named after him.
He was Mississippi State University’s 14th president, from 1975-1985.[4]
| Academic offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by William Edward Lavery |
Virginia Tech president 1988–1993 |
Succeeded by Paul Torgersen |
| Preceded by Glen R. Driscoll |
President of University of Toledo 1985–1988 |
Succeeded by Frank E. Horton |
| Preceded by William L. Giles |
President of Mississippi State University 1976–1985 |
Succeeded by Donald W. Zacharias |