List of presidents of the University of Rhode Island

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The following is a list of presidents of the University of Rhode Island.[1]

President Life Tenure Events
1.
John Hosea Washburn (cropped).jpg
1859–1932 1892–1902 The State Agricultural School associated with the Agricultural Experiment Station founded in 1888 was renamed the Rhode Island College of Agriculture and the Mechanic Arts in 1892.[2]
2.
Butterfield Kenyon
Kenyon L. Butterfield 1868–1936 1903–1906 An extension department was organized.[2]
3.
HowardEdwards
Howard Edwards 1854–1930 1906–1930 Home Economics was introduced and women were admitted to the college. First masters degrees were awarded and the fraternity system was established.[2]
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John Barlow-1920
John Barlow (acting) 1872–1944 1930–1931
4. Raymond G. Bressler 1887-1948 1931–1940 Rhode Island State College was reorganized into the School of Engineering, School of Science and Business, and School of Agriculture and Home Economics. A number of facilities were constructed including Eleanor Roosevelt Hall, Quinn Hall, Green Hall, and Meade Stadium.[2]
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John Barlow-1920
John Barlow (acting) 1872–1944 1940–1941
5. Carl R. Woodward 1890–1974 1941–1958 Rhode Island State College was reorganized into the University of Rhode Island.[2]
6. Francis H. Horn 1908–1998 1958–1967 URI's Graduate School of Oceanography was established.[2]
7. Werner A. Baum 1923–1999 1968–1973 Establishment of strong institutional ties between URI and the Department of Commerce and the newly established Environmental Protection Agency with two federal laboratories established near the Graduate School of Oceanography.[2]
8. Frank J. Newman 1926–2004 1974–1983 The general education curriculum was revised to emphasize global perspectives, and he recognized the importance of higher education in the lives of older students.[2]
9. Edward D. Eddy 1921–1998 1983–1991 The research portfolio of the university was greatly expanded.[2]
10. Robert L. Carothers 1942– 1991–2009 The face of the university was greatly changed with numerous capital building projects.[2]
11. 1952- 2009–2021 International research programs were enhanced.[2]
12.
Photograph of Marc Parlange (cropped).jpg
Marc Parlange 1962– 2021–

References[]

  1. ^ "Presidents – Office of the President". Retrieved 2021-08-12.
  2. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k "Detailed History". Retrieved 2021-08-12.
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