George Edgar Vincent (March 21, 1864 – February 2, 1941) was an American sociologist and university president.

Drawing on his experience with the Chautauqua Institute, he helped found the General Extension Division (the predecessor of the College of Continuing Education) to provide working adults with access to the university's courses.

[3] While at the U of MN, Vincent put in place innovative programming including 'University Weeks' with plays, lectures, concerts and debates similar to the Chautauqua Institute, in the spirit of increasing educational and cultural opportunities for the general public.

[4][5][6] Vincent Hall on the University of Minnesota's East Bank campus is named in his honor.

During the 1st year of his presidency he chaired an executive committee consisting of himself with 4 other members: Wallace Buttrick, Simon Flexner, Starr J. Murphy, and Wickliffe Rose.