Webster Merrifield

Webster Merrifield
3rd President of the University of North Dakota
Preceded by Homer Sprague
Succeeded by Frank L. McVey
Personal details
Born (1852-07-27)July 27, 1852
Died January 22, 1916(1916-01-22) (aged 63)
Merrifield Hall at the University of North Dakota, built in 1929

Webster Merrifield (July 27, 1852 - January 22, 1916) was an American educator and academic who served as the third President of the University of North Dakota from 1891 to 1909.[1] Called the Father of Secondary Education in North Dakota, he was responsible for widespread standard reform among the states high schools and secondary schools.[2][3] During his tenure as UND President he oversaw the creation of both its Law School and Medical School, and is credited with developing the University into a nationally recognized institution.[1][3] Merrifield Hall, UND's Liberal Arts building, is named in his honor.[4]

References

  1. 1 2 Wilkins, Robert P., ed. (1983). A Century on the Northern Plains - The University of North Dakota at 100. The University of North Dakota Press. ASIN B000QJEWK4.
  2. ↑ "Eriksmoen: Webster Merrifield remembered as 'father of secondary..." INFORUM. Retrieved 2016-05-29.
  3. 1 2 "Eriksmoen: Webster Merrifield remembered as 'father of secondary schools' in ND - Fargo". Fargo. Retrieved 2016-05-29.
  4. ↑ "Academics". University of North Dakota Online Visitors Guide. 2014-04-14. Retrieved 2016-05-29.
Preceded by
Homer Sprague		 President of the University of North Dakota
1891 - 1909		 Succeeded by
Frank L. McVey
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