Wilson Allen Wallis facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
W. Allen Wallis
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| 6th President of the University of Rochester | |
| In office 1962–1970 |
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| Preceded by | Cornelis W. de Kiewiet |
| Succeeded by | Robert L. Sproull |
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| Born | November 5, 1912 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| Died | October 12, 1998 (aged 85) Rochester, New York |
| Nationality | American |
| Spouse | 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 |
Wilson Allen Wallis (born November 5, 1912 – died October 12, 1998) was an American expert in economics and statistics. He is most famous for being the president of the University of Rochester. He also advised several U.S. presidents on economic matters.
Wallis studied at the University of Minnesota and finished his studies in 1932. He was part of the Chi Phi Fraternity during his college years.
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A Life of Learning and Leadership
Wilson Allen Wallis had a long career in education and government. He was known for his smart ideas about how economies work and how to use statistics to understand information.
Leading Universities
Wallis held important leadership roles at two major universities. These roles showed his skill in managing large educational institutions.
University of Chicago
From 1956 to 1962, Wallis was the Dean of the University of Chicago School of Business. This means he was in charge of the business school, helping to guide its programs and students.
University of Rochester
Wallis became the President of the University of Rochester in 1962. He served in this top role until 1970. After that, he continued to help the university as its Chancellor from 1970 to 1982. As President and Chancellor, he helped shape the university's future.
Advising Presidents
Wallis was a trusted economic adviser to four different U.S. presidents. He shared his knowledge on economic issues with leaders like Dwight Eisenhower, Richard Nixon, Gerald Ford, and Ronald Reagan. He served in this important advisory role for many years, from 1959 to 1989.
Working for the Government
Wallis also held a key position in the U.S. government.
Under Secretary of State
From 1982 to 1989, Wallis served as the Under Secretary of State for Economic Affairs. In this role, he helped manage America's economic relationships with other countries. He worked on important issues related to trade, business, and farming on a global scale.
Statistical Contributions
Beyond his work in economics and leadership, Wallis was also a respected statistician. In 1965, he was the President of the American Statistical Association. This shows his dedication to the field of statistics, which involves collecting and analyzing data.
Images for kids
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Wallis Hall on the University of Rochester campus
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January 1988 memo identifying Wallis as President Reagan's "personal representative" for policy matters during the administration's preparations for attending the 14th G7 summit in June.
