John Bunyan Shearer
John Bunyan Shearer was the eighth president of Davidson College.
John Bunyan Shearer | |
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| 8th President of Davidson College | |
| In office 1888–1901 | |
| Preceded by | Luther McKinnon |
| Succeeded by | Henry Louis Smith |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 19, 1832 Appomattox County, Virginia |
| Died | June 14, 1919 Davidson, North Carolina |
| Education | Hampden-Sydney College University of Virginia Union Theological Seminary |
| Profession | Pastor 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
- "Shearer, John Bunyan". NCpedia. Retrieved 2017-07-02.
- "Trail to the Chiefs: Tour Highlights Presidential Portraits". Davidson College. Retrieved 2017-07-02.
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| Academic offices | ||
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| Preceded by Luther McKinnon |
President of Davidson College 1888–1901 |
Succeeded by Henry Louis Smith |
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