J.W. Jones
American University president
About J.W. Jones
Lived 1894 – 1979 (aged 84–85).
John W. Jones (1894-1979) was president of Northwest Missouri State Teacher's College from 1945 to 1964. Jones was its first Ph.D president. He came to Northwest as dean of faculty in 1938.
During his presidency he oversaw a number of important building improvements and events:
Structures
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Bearcat Arena opened in 1959 Colden Hall Bearcat Stadium improvements J.W. Jones Student Union (dedicated in 1956) Expansion of seven dormitories Expansion of the Wells Library Expansion of the Industrial Arts Building DeLuce Fine Arts Building (under construction when he left office) Martin-Pederson Armory dedicated in 1955 by Harry S. Truman
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Who was J.W. Jones?
American University president
When was J.W. Jones born?
J.W. Jones was born in 1894.
When did J.W. Jones die?
J.W. Jones died in 1979.
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