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Hurst Robins Anderson

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Hurst Robins Anderson (September 16, 1904 – April 19, 1989) was president of American University from 1952 until 1968, during which he oversaw one of the institution's most important periods of growth and development. He was previously a faculty member of Allegheny College and president of Hamline University in Saint Paul, Minnesota. He received a BA from Ohio Wesleyan University, a law degree from the University of Michigan and master's degrees from Northwestern University and the University of Chicago.[1]

AU's largest residence hall is named after Anderson.

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  1. ^ "Hurst R. Anderson, 84; Leader of American University.", New York Timesm April 21, 1989
Academic offices
Preceded by President, American University
1952–1968
Succeeded by