David Star Jordan
Type: Person
As of November 2026, David Star Jordan has been mentioned in one podcast episode on Stanford (Sep 2025). Cited as Stanford's first president and credited with choosing the university motto about freedom.
David Starr Jordan was an American ichthyologist who served as the founding president of Stanford University from 1891 to 1913. He was previously the president of Indiana University from 1885 to 1891.
| Mentioned in | 1 episode on 1 podcast (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Sep 2025 on Stanford |
| Role | Founding President of Stanford University; ichthyologist and educator |
| Affiliation | Stanford University |
Who talks about David Star Jordan on podcasts?
David Star Jordan came up; the most recent mention was Sep 2025 on Stanford.
- President Levin addresses the Class of 2029 on Stanford (Sep 2025)