American educator, first president of the University of Virginia (1861–1931)
Edwin Alderman
1912 photo of Edwin Alderman by Rufus Holsinger
Born
(1861-05-15)May 15, 1861
Wilmington, North Carolina, U.S.
Died
April 30, 1931(1931-04-30) (aged 69)
Connellsville, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Resting place
University of Virginia Cemetery
Nationality
American
Alma mater
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (PhB) University of the South (DCL) Tulane University (LLD) Johns Hopkins University (LLD)
Occupation
Educator
Known for
First President of the University of Virginia; President of University of North Carolina and Tulane University
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Edwin Anderson Alderman (May 15, 1861 – April 30, 1931) served as the president of three universities. Edwin A. Alderman Elementary School in Wilmington and the Alderman dorm at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill are named after him. The main library at the University of Virginia used to bear his name.
Edwin Anderson Alderman (May 15, 1861 – April 30, 1931) served as the president of three universities. Edwin A. Alderman Elementary School in Wilmington...
many administrative and fundraising tasks of the growing university. EdwinAlderman, who had only recently moved from his post as president of UNC-Chapel...
University of Virginia, ascending to the position after the death of EdwinAlderman. Newcomb, a member of the engineering faculty of the university, oversaw...
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"professional athletes in disguise" from all over the country. School President EdwinAlderman, though a tireless proponent of college football, was significantly...
hotbed of eugenics teaching that continued under its first president EdwinAlderman who took over when the Jeffersonian system of faculty rule ended in...
1973–1991, Tulane benefactor, U.S. ambassador to the Holy See, 1997-2001, (D) Edwin S. Broussard, U.S. Senator from Louisiana (D) Donelson Caffery, Law, U.S...
to join the faculty of the University of Virginia by its president, EdwinAlderman, during an interview at the American Historical Association and did...
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v t e Presidents of the University of Virginia EdwinAlderman (1904–1931) John Lloyd Newcomb (1931–1947) Colgate Darden (1947–1959) Edgar F. Shannon Jr...
Name Class Major Notability EdwinAlderman 1882 Former president of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Tulane University and University of...
that had become necessary to support the growing University. In 1904, EdwinAlderman resigned as President of Tulane University to take the same position...
university's departments and fields of study. In 1907, UVA President EdwinAlderman tasked the Raven Society with the maintenance of Room 13 West Range...
1919 gift of $155,000 endowed the chair. He wrote to then-President EdwinAlderman that he hoped that "the University will see its way clear to offer many...
of the Virginia Quarterly Review University of Virginia presidents EdwinAlderman, John Lloyd Newcomb, Edgar F. Shannon Jr., and Frank Hereford Confederate...
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and other fields. Following is a list of Phi Kappa Sigma members. EdwinAlderman, president of the University of Virginia and the University of North...
alderman in Richmond. Randolph was elected to the common council in Richmond, from 1881 to 1883. From 1883 to 1886 he served on the board of alderman...
United States December 15, 1924 Joint session Memorial to Woodrow Wilson EdwinAlderman, President of the University of Virginia Also attended by Calvin Coolidge...
1066 Edwin was confirmed as earl by King William. However he was implicated in the rebellion of 1071 and was dispossessed. Following the death of Edwin the...