Theodore Sanders Stern (December 25, 1912 – January 18, 2013),[2] was an American academic and educator who was named the 16th President of the College of Charleston in 1968.

[3] When Stern first arrived, there were 432 students enrolled and 28 faculty members and only 8 of them had doctorate degrees.

[citation needed] He led the initiative to construct the Robert Scott Small Library.

The student union is named for Stern, who also ensured the area behind Addlestone Library would be open green-space as opposed to a parking lot.

[3][4] The Ted Stern Cup, named in his honor, is awarded annually to a graduating senior who exemplifies the character of the College of Charleston.