James Lee Fisher

James Lee Fisher (June 2, 1931 – September 7, 2022) was an American academic administrator and psychologist. He served as the ninth president of Towson State University (now Towson University) from 1969 to 1978.

Early life Fisher was born in Decatur, Illinois, on June 2, 1931. He subsequently enlisted in the US Marine Corps and served for four years. After six years in that capacity, he became president of Towson State College in 1969, succeeding Earle Hawkins at the age of 38. The college was eventually renamed Towson State University in 1976. and he was even urged to run for governor of Maryland by the leaders of the state's Democratic and Republican parties. He had four children: Kerry, Kathy, Kurt, and John.