Barbara K. Altmann

Barbara K. Altmann (born January 31, 1957) is a Canadian academic and college administrator. She served as the 16th president of Franklin & Marshall College from 2018 until July 2025. Altmann was the first female president of F&M. Altmann was previously a provost at Bucknell University.

Early life and education Altmann was born and raised in Edmonton, Alberta. She is the child of German immigrants and was a first-generation college student. Altmann also played basketball as an undergraduate.

Career She was on the faculty at University of Oregon for over two decades. In her last three years, she was the senior vice provost for academic affairs. In 2015, she joined Bucknell University as a provost and professor of French. She became the 16th president of Franklin & Marshall College in 2018, succeeding Daniel R. Porterfield and interim president Eric Noll.

Personal life , Altmann has resided in the United States for almost 30 years and is a permanent resident. She maintains her Canadian citizenship. Altmann married John T. Stacey, a psychologist, and has two sons. Her brother has a Ph.D. in artificial intelligence, and her sister "has a doctorate in library science."