Wilson Allen Wallis
American economist (1912–1998)
Wilson Allen Wallis (November 5, 1912 – October 12, 1998) was an American economist and statistician best known for serving as president of the University of Rochester.[1] He studied at the University of Minnesota and finished his studies in 1932. He was a member of the Chi Phi Fraternity.
W. Allen Wallis | |
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| 6th President of the University of Rochester | |
| In office 1962–1970 | |
| Preceded by | Cornelis W. de Kiewiet |
| Succeeded by | Robert L. Sproull |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 5, 1912 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| Died | October 12, 1998 (aged 85) Rochester, New York |
| Nationality | American |
| Spouse(s) | Anne Armstrong |
| Children | Nancy Wallis Ingling Virginia Wallis Cates |
| Parents | Wilson Dallam Wallis, Grace Steele Allen |
| Alma mater | University of Minnesota, University of Chicago |
| Profession | Administrator |
From 1959 to 1989, he was the economic adviser to the U.S. presidents Dwight Eisenhower, Richard Nixon, Gerald Ford and Ronald Reagan.
References
change- ↑ Pace, Eric (14 October 1998), "W. Allen Wallis, 85, Economist And President of U. of Rochester", The New York Times, New York (published 1998-10-14), pp. A21, ISSN 0362-4331, retrieved 2009-12-30
Other websites
change| Academic offices | ||
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| Preceded by John E. Jeuck |
Dean of the University of Chicago School of Business 1956–1962 |
Succeeded by George P. Shultz |
| Preceded by Cornelis W. de Kiewiet |
President of the University of Rochester 1962–1970 |
Succeeded by Robert L. Sproull |
| Vacant | Chancellor of the University of Rochester 1970–1982 |
Vacant |
| Non-profit organization positions | ||
| Preceded by Albert H. Bowker |
President of the American Statistical Association 1965 |
Succeeded by Frederick F. Stephan |
| Preceded by Robert S. Benjamin |
Chairman of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting 1975–1978 |
Succeeded by |
| Government offices | ||
| Preceded by Myer Rashish |
Under Secretary of State for Economic Affairs September 23, 1982 – August 15, 1985 |
Office renamed |
| New office | Under Secretary of State for Economic, Business, and Agricultural Affairs August 16, 1985 – January 20, 1989 |
Succeeded by Richard T. McCormack |
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