John Bunyan Shearer

John Bunyan Shearer was the eighth president of Davidson College.

John Bunyan Shearer
8th President of Davidson College
In office
1888–1901
Preceded byLuther McKinnon
Succeeded byHenry Louis Smith
Personal details
BornJuly 19, 1832
Appomattox County, Virginia
DiedJune 14, 1919
Davidson, North Carolina
EducationHampden-Sydney College
University of Virginia
Union Theological Seminary
ProfessionPastor
professor
college president

Originally from Virginia, Shearer completed his undergraduate studies at Hampden–Sydney College in 1851 and eventually entered the ministry.[1] After the American Civil War, Shearer became president of Stewart College in Clarksville, Tennessee, which would later become Rhodes College.[1] Shearer became president of Davidson in 1888; he focused particularly on public relations and fundraising.[2] As president, Shearer spearheaded on renovating buildings and included mandatory Bible classes for students. Shearer's health would force him to resign, although he remained at Davidson in the administration and died in Davidson.

References

  1. "Shearer, John Bunyan". NCpedia. Retrieved 2017-07-02.
  2. "Trail to the Chiefs: Tour Highlights Presidential Portraits". Davidson College. Retrieved 2017-07-02.
Academic offices
Preceded by
Luther McKinnon
President of Davidson College
1888–1901
Succeeded by
Henry Louis Smith


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