Hurst Robins Anderson
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Hurst Robins Anderson (16 September 1904–19 April 1989) was president of American University from 1952 until 1968, during which he oversaw one of the institution's most important periods of growth and development. He was previously a faculty member of Allegheny College and president of Hamline University in Saint Paul, Minnesota. He received a BA from Ohio Wesleyan University, a law degree from the University of Michigan and master's degrees from Northwestern University and the University of Chicago.[1]
AU's largest residence hall is named after Anderson.
| Preceded by Paul Douglass |
President, American University 1952-1968 |
Succeeded by George H. Williams |
[edit] Notes
- ^ Hurst R. Anderson, 84; Leader of American University. Ny Times April 21, 1989
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