John Randolph Hubbard (December 3, 1918 – August 21, 2011)[1] was an American educator, academic administrator, and diplomat who served as the eighth president of the University of Southern California from 1970 and 1980.

After serving as the private secretary to the commissioner of the Interstate Commerce Commission from 1938 to 1941, Hubbard became a pilot in the United States Navy during World War II, winning four Air Medals.

Hubbard became the eighth president of the University of Southern California in 1970, succeeding Norman Topping.

He had served as USC vice president and provost in 1969 after spending four years in India as chief education adviser to the United States Agency for International Development.

[4] During his time as president, Hubbard also became friendly with Gerald Ford, and the two placed wagers on the outcome of the 1977 Rose Bowl during a campaign stop.