Rufus B. Atwood
Rufus Ballad Atwood | |
|---|---|
| President, Kentucky State University | |
| In office 1929–1962 | |
| Preceded by | Green Pinckney Russell |
| Succeeded by | Carl McClellan Hill |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 15, 1897 Hickman, Kentucky, U.S. |
| Died | March 18, 1983 (aged 86) Frankfort, Kentucky, U.S. |
| Resting place | Frankfort Cemetery, U.S. |
| Spouse | Mabel Campbell |
| Education | Fisk University (Bachelor's) Iowa State University (Bachelor's) University of Chicago (Master's) |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service | United States Army |
| Unit | Negro Signal Corps |
| Awards | Bronze Star Medal |
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Rufus Ballad Atwood (1897—1983) was an American educator, academic administrator, and university president. He was the sixth and longest-serving president of Kentucky State University in Frankfort, Kentucky.