Abram Winegardner Harris (November 7, 1858 – February 21, 1935) was an American academic, university president, and honor society founder.

[2] His parents were Susan Anna (nee Réed) and James Russell Harris.

degree and expanded the college's curriculum to include classics, electrical engineering, library economy, and pharmacy.

[4] In his retirement, Harris conducted independent research in agriculture, education, and religion.

[3] They had a son, Abram W. Harris Jr.[4] The family had a summer house in Manset, Maine.

[4] Harris was chairman of the Chicago Vice Commission, president of the American Social Hygiene Association, and a trustee of Drew University.