| Mary C. Whitman | |
|---|---|
| 2nd President of Mount Holyoke College (Principal) | |
| Term | 1849 – 1850 |
| Predecessor | Mary Lyon |
| Successor | Mary W. Chapin |
| Born | 1809 |
| Died | 1875 |
| Alma mater | Mount Holyoke College (Mount Holyoke Female Seminary) |
| Profession | Professor |
Mary C. Whitman (1809–1875) was an American educator who served as the second president (referred to at that time as "principal" [1]) of Mount Holyoke College (then Mount Holyoke Female Seminary) from 1849-1850. She graduated from Mount Holyoke in 1839, taught there from 1840–1842, and was Associate Principal from 1842-1849 before becoming Head.
| Academic offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Mary Lyon |
President of Mount Holyoke College (Principal) 1849-1850 |
Succeeded by Mary W. Chapin |