William Beardshear

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Gravestone in the cemetery

William Miller Beardshear (November 7, 1850 – August 5, 1902) was the 5^th president of ISU. Born in Ohio and died in 1902 from complications of a heart attack.

Beardshear School was named after Beardshear.

[edit] Education

• Studied ministry at Otterbein College and Yale Divinity School

[edit] Achievements

• During the Civil War, he joined the Union army at the age of 14
• President of Western College in Toledo
• Superintendent of schools in West Des Moines, Iowa
• 5^th ISU president from 1891 to 1902
  • Developed new agricultural programs
  • Hired notable faculty:
    • Anson Marston
    • Louis B. Spinney
    • J.B. Weems
    • Perry G. Holden
    • Maria Roberts
  • Following buildings added:
    • Morrill Hall
    • Campanile
    • Catt Hall
    • Margaret Hall
  • School colors of cardinal & gold named
  • 1^st Bomb (yearbook) was published in 1893
  • Became known as the Cyclones in 1895

[edit] References

• William Miller Beardshear, Papers, Dates, RS 2/5, (University Archives) Special Collections Department, Iowa State University Library.