Henry Stites Barker (July 23, 1850 – April 23, 1928) was the second president of the University of Kentucky from 1911 to 1917.

He attended UK (then called the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Kentucky), before dropping out to study law.

His predecessor, James K. Patterson, was often openly critical of Barker's administration and reluctant to cede control of the institution.

[1] Despite these roadblocks, Barker started a graduate school at the university as well as several other major improvements.

Reserve Officers' Training Corps was started on the campus during his tenure[1] and the school's ROTC building is named Barker Hall.