John Palms

John Palms
President of the University of South Carolina
In office
1991–2002
Preceded byArthur K. Smith (acting)
Succeeded byAndrew A. Sorenson
6th president of Georgia State University
In office
1989–1991
Preceded byWilliam M. Suttles
Succeeded bySherman Day
Personal details
Born (1935-06-06) June 6, 1935
Rijswijk, Netherlands
Alma materThe 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.