John Palms
John Palms | |
|---|---|
| President of the University of South Carolina | |
| In office 1991–2002 | |
| Preceded by | Arthur K. Smith (acting) |
| Succeeded by | Andrew A. Sorenson |
| 6th president of Georgia State University | |
| In office 1989–1991 | |
| Preceded by | William M. Suttles |
| Succeeded by | Sherman Day |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 6, 1935 Rijswijk, Netherlands |
| Alma mater | The Citadel Emory University University of New Mexico |
John Michael Palms (born June 6, 1935, in Rijswijk, Netherlands) is an American military officer, nuclear physicist and college professor who also served as president of the University of South Carolina and Georgia State University.