George Dana Boardman Pepper (February 5, 1833 – January 30, 1913) was an American academic administrator who served as the 9th president of Colby College from 1882 to 1889. Pepper was born in Ware, Massachusetts, the youngest of five children.

[1] He was hired as the pastor of the First Baptist Church in Waterville, Maine in 1860, and married Annie Grassie in the same year.

In 1882 he was called to the presidency of Colby College as a result of acquaintances he had made during his time in Waterville.

In 1900, he retired for the last time on account of his failing health, and remained in Waterville with his wife.

His resignation was accompanied by a recommendation that Albion Woodbury Small be appointed his successor.