William Henry Allen (March 27, 1808 – August 29, 1882) was an American professor and academic administrator. A graduate of Bowdoin College, he served as acting president of Dickinson College from 1847 until 1848, and later was selected as the second president of the Pennsylvania State University, serving from 1864 until 1866. He was elected to the American Philosophical Society in 1858. References William Henry Allen 1864-1866 Dickinson College: College President Chronology Dickinson College 1808 births 1882 deaths Bowdoin College alumni Presidents of Pennsylvania State University People from Readfield, Maine Academics from Maine Presidents of Dickinson College