Alva Woods (1794–1887) was an American minister, university professor and university president. He was interim President of Brown University, 1826–28 and President of Transylvania University, 1828-31. Of most historical significance, he served as the first President of the University of Alabama from 1831 to 1837.
- Occupation
- academic administrator, university teacher, Christian minister
- Citizenship
- United States
- Born
- August 13, 1794
- Died
- August 11, 1887, September 6, 1887
