Oliver M. Spencer (1829 – July 27, 1895)[citation needed] was the third president of the University of Iowa, serving from 1862 to 1867.

He was a professor of chemistry and natural philosophy, and continued teaching during his tenure.

[1] In 1866, he took a leave of absence to serve as United States Consul in Genoa, where he decided to remain, and resigned his office the following year.

[1] # denotes an acting or interim president

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