What year did Whitney become president of Georgetown?
1898
1895
1900
1902
Answer
In 1898, John D. Whitney became the 29th president of Georgetown University. Whitney, a Jesuit priest, had previously served as the university's vice president and dean of the College of Arts and Sciences. During his presidency, Whitney oversaw significant growth and development at Georgetown, including the establishment of the School of Foreign Service and the expansion of the university's campus.
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