Word: carnahan
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Dates: during 1916-1916
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...James Carnahan, P. 1800, from 1823 to 1854. He was a minister and trustee previous to his becoming president...
...Carnahan's Administration Notable...
This great growth came during the presidency of James Carnahan. Not only were the number of students increased under his regime but the number of professors and buildings grew, and the general policy was broadened. In the 31 years of his administration, 1,677 students were admitted to the first degree of arts, the annual average being 54. Of these 73 became presidents or professors in colleges or other seminaries of learning, eight became senators of the United States, 26 members of the House of Representatives, four members of the President's Cabinet; and a large number became eminent...