James Burrill Angell (January 7, 1829 – April 1, 1916) was an American educator and diplomat. He is best known for being the longest-serving president of the University of Michigan, from 1871 to 1909. He represented the transition from small college life to nationally oriented universities.
James Burrill Angell (January 7, 1829 – April 1, 1916) was an American educator and diplomat who served as the University of Michigan's president from 1871 to 1909. This period marked a significant transition in the university's development, shifting its focus from a small college setting to a more extensive national presence.