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]
| 3rd President of the University of North Dakota | |
|---|---|
| Preceded by | Homer Sprague |
| Succeeded by | Frank L. McVey |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 27, 1852 |
| Died | January 22, 1916 (aged 63) |
References
- ^ a b 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.
- ^ "Eriksmoen: Webster Merrifield remembered as 'father of secondary..." INFORUM. Retrieved 2016-05-29.
- ^ a b "Eriksmoen: Webster Merrifield remembered as 'father of secondary schools' in ND - Fargo". Fargo. Retrieved 2016-05-29.
- ^ "Academics". University of North Dakota Online Visitors Guide. 2014-04-14. Retrieved 2016-05-29.