Presidents of the University of Montana

Term

July 1895 - October 1908^[3]

Retired (ill health)

Predecessor

none

Successor

Clyde V. Duniway

Born April 18, 1846
Madison, IN

Died March 5, 1911(1911-03-05) (aged 64)

Education

A.B., Asbury University, 1881

A.M., DePauw University, 1884

Ph.D., University of Wooster, 1887

Buildings Created and Programs Established Buildings

• Venture Center/Science Hall, 1898 (razed in 1983)
• University Hall (Main Hall), 1898
• Women's Hall (Math Building), 1902
• Gymnasium, 1903 (razed in 1965)
• University Library (Jeannette Rankin Hall), 1908

Programs
Schools of Engineering and Pharmacy
Departments of History, Education, English, Literature, Vocal Expression, Chemistry, Mathematics, Latin and Greek, Modern Languages, Physics and Geology, Biology, Music, and Drawing

Organizations

• The Kaimin
• Associated Students at The University of Montana (ASUM)
• Associated Mechanical Engineers
• Silver Cornet Band
• two glee clubs
• ΣΝ, ΣΧ

• Craig Hall (Dormitory)
• Oscar J. Craig Heritage Society (society includes individuals who have committed a planned gift to benefit The University of Montana.)^[4]

Term

October 1908 - September 1912^[5]

Dismissed ("understood that this action has been taken because President Duniway refused to appoint a local politician as dean of the law school" — Science Magazine)^[6]

Predecessor

Oscar J. Craig

Successor

Edwin B. Craighead

Born November 2, 1866 (Albany,OR)

Died December 24, 1944(1944-12-24) (aged 78)

Education

A.B., Cornell University, 1892

A.M., Harvard University, 1894

Ph.D., Harvard University, 1897

Additional study Leipzig, Berlin, and Paris, 1901-02

Landmarks

• The first "M" created, 1909
• Senior Bench, 1910

Programs
School of Law
Departments of Biology, Botany and Forestry, Fine Arts, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, and Electrical Engineering Courses in Zoology and Psychology

Organizations

• Debate League
• YMCA, YWCA
• Silent Sentinel
• ΚΑΘ, ΚΚΓ, ΔΓ

Term

September 1912 - October 1915^[7]

Dismissed: (fell out of favor with the Board of Education after promoting a consolidation of the university system in Montana)^[8]

Predecessor

Clyde V. Duniway

Successor

Randall M. M. Savage

Born

March 3, 1861 (Hams Prairie, MO)

Died

October 22, 1920(1920-10-22) (aged 59)

Education

A.M., Central College, 1883

LL. D., University of Missouri, 1898

D.C.L., University of the South, 1907

Landmarks

• Wooden "M," 1912
• Whitewashed rock "M," 1915

Programs
Schools of Journalism, Music, and Forestry
Departments of Home Economics, Political Science, Manual Arts, and Economics and Sociology

• Craighead Apartments (University Village)

• The University of Montana won a place on the accredited list of the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools for the first time.
• Name changed from University of Montana to State University of Montana with the creation of the Montana University System. (1913)
• First Homecoming (November 6, 1914)

Term 1915-1917

Interim

Predecessor

Edwin B. Craighead

Successor

Edward O. Sisson

Born

(1971-03-29)March 29, 1971
Lafayette, Indiana^[9]

Died

January 17, 1954(1954-01-17) (aged 82)
Los Angeles, California

Education

B.M.E., Purdue University, 1893

A.C., Purdue University, 1894

Buildings Created and Programs Established

Term

September 1917 - August 1921^[10][11]

Predecessor

Frederick Charles Scheuch

Successor

Charles H. Clapp

Born

(1969-05-24)May 24, 1969
Gateshead, Co. Durham, England

Died

January 24, 1949(1949-01-24) (aged 79)
Monterey, California, U.S.^[12]

Education

B.S., Kansas State Agricultural College, 1886

A.B., University of Chicago, 1893

Ph.D., Harvard University, 1905

Buildings and Landmarks

• Memorial Row, 1919
• Simpkins Hall, 1920 (razed in 1960)
• Marcus Cook Hall, 1921 (razed in 1935)

Programs Established
School of Business Administration Departments of Astronomy and Military Science Pre-Medicine Program Student Army Training Corps

Term

September 1921 - May 1935^[13]

Predecessor

Edward O. Sisson

Successor

George Finlay Simmons

Born

(1883-06-05)June 5, 1883
Boston, Massachusetts^[14]

Died

May 9, 1935(1935-05-09) (aged 51)
Missoula, Montana^[15]

Education

B.S., Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1905

Ph.D. Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1910

Additional study at Harvard University, 1910

Buildings

• South Hall (Elrod Hall), 1921
• University Library (Social Science Building), 1921
• Men's Gymnasium (Shreiber Gym), 1921
• Heating Plant, 1922
• Forestry Building, 1922
• North Hall (Brantley Hall), 1923
• Dornblazer Field, 1924
• Corbin Hall, 1927
• Student Union (Fine Arts Building), 1935

Programs
College of Arts and Sciences School of Religion

Term

January 1936 - April 1941^[16]

Predecessor

Charles H. Clapp

Successor

Ernest O. Melby

Born

(1895-10-25)October 25, 1895
Sherman, Texas

Died

July 19, 1955(1955-07-19) (aged 59)
Chicago, Illinois^[17]

Education

B.A., University of Texas, 1921

M.A., University of Texas, 1922

Ph.D., University of Chicago, 1934

Buildings

• Journalism Building, 1936
• Chemistry/Pharmacy Building, 1938
• Addition to the Natural Sciences Building, 1938
• New Hall (Turner Hall), 1939

Programs
Departments of Bacteriology and Hygiene and Philosophy Programs in Social Welfare Studies, Pre-Nursing, Medical Technology, Wildlife Technology, and Wildlife Management

Term

October 1941 - August 1945

Predecessor

George F. Simmons

Successor

James A. McCain

Born

August 16, 1891
Lake Park, Minnesota

Died

January 11, 1987(1987-01-11) (aged 95)
Boca Raton, Florida

Education

B.A., St. Olaf's College, 1913

M.A., University of Minnesota, 1926

Ph.D., University of Minnesota, 1928

Landmarks The Lubrecht Experimental Forest, 1942 Programs
The Navy V-1 and the Civilian Pilot Training Programs The Montana Study

Term

September 1945 - July 1950^[18]

Predecessor

Ernest O. Melby

Successor

Carl McFarland

Born

(1907-12-08)December 8, 1907
York, South Carolina^[19]

Died

March 1987 (aged 79)

Education

A.B., Woffard College, 1926

A.M., Duke University, 1929

Ed.D., Stanford University, 1948

Buildings

• Jumbo Hall, 1946 (razed in 1960)
• Education Building, 1948
• Forestry School Memorial Greenhouse, 1950

Programs
School of Public and Private Administration Department of Sociology Wildlife Research Unit Stella Duncan Memorial Research Institute

Term

March 1951 - May 1958^[20]

Predecessor

James A. McCain

Successor

Harry K. Newburn

Born

October 6, 1904
Seattle, Washington^[21]

Died

May 16, 1979(1979-05-16) (aged 74)

Education

B.A., The University of Montana, 1928

M.A., The University of Montana, 1929

LL.B., The University of Montana, 1930

S.J.D., Harvard University, 1932

Buildings

• Craig Hall, 1952
• Field House (Adams Center), 1953
• Women's Center (McGill Hall), 1953
• Music Building, 1953
• Liberal Arts, 1953
• Ryman Addition, 1955
• Robert B. Curry Health Center, 1955
• The Lodge, 1956
• North Corbin Hall, 1956
• Art Annex/Grizzly Pool, 1957
• Duniway Hall, 1957

Programs
College of Fine Arts Programs in Liberal Arts, Radio/Television, and Drama Courses in Russian, Italian, Dance, and Physical Therapy ROTC

• Carl McFarland Scholarship Endowment (Criteria: Native American students at The University of Montana who are Montana residents)

Term

July 1959 - September 1963^[22]

Predecessor

Carl McFarland

Successor

Robert Johns

Born

January 1, 1906
Cuba^[23]

Died August 25, 1972(1972-08-25) (aged 71)

Education

B.E., Western Illinois State Teachers College, 1928

A.M., University of Iowa, 1931

Ph.D., University of Iowa, 1933

Hon. D.H.L. Northern Michigan College, 195

Buildings

• Health Sciences Building, 1961
• Law Building, 1962
• Additions and renovations of the Physical Plant and Liberal *Arts Building, 1962

Programs
Department of Radio/Television Programs in Social Welfare, Forest Conservation, and Microbiology

Term

September 1963 - August 1966^[24]

Predecessor

Harry K. Newburn

Successor

Robert T. Pantzer

Born May 12, 1921

Died May 31, 2007(2007-05-31) (aged 86)

Education

Ph.D., Stanford University, 1950

Buildings

Knowles Hall, 1963

Miller Hall, 1965

Addition to Harry Adams Field House, 1965

Programs
Physical Therapy Program Courses in Linguistics, Communications, and Resource Conservation Upward Bound Regional School Facilities Planning Center U.S. Forest Service Experimental Laboratory

Term

December 1966 - June 1974^[25]

Predecessor

Robert Johns

Successor

Richard C. Bowers

Born (1914-06-18)June 18, 1914

Died October 28, 2004(2004-10-28) (aged 90)

Education

B.A., The University of Montana, 1940

L.L.B., The University of Montana, 1947

Buildings and Landmarks

• Elrod Research Station at Flathead Lake, 1967
• Aber Hall, 1967
• Physical Plant, 1967
• University Center, 1968
• Grizzly Statue and concrete "M," 1968
• Science Complex, 1971
• Rec Annex, 1972
• Mansfield Library, 1973

Programs
Department of Computer Science Programs in Comparative Literature, Environmental, and Native American Studies Courses in Portuguese and Chinese

• Pantzer Hall (dormitory)
• Robert T. Pantzer Presidential Humanitarian Award (Granted annually to a person from The University of Montana or the State of Montana who has contributed substantially to making the University a more open and humane learning environment.)

Term

July 1974 - June 1981^[26]

Predecessor

Robert T. Pantzer

Successor

Neil S. Bucklew

Born

May 3, 1927
Mount Pleasant, Iowa^[27]

Died

May 26, 1996(1996-05-26) (aged 69)
Polson, Montana

Education

B.S., University of Michigan, 1948

Ph.D., University of Minnesota, 1953

Buildings

• Urey Underground Lecture Hall, 1981
• Pharmacy/Psychology Building (Skaggs Complex), 1981
• Additions to Law Building and Mansfield Library

Programs
African-American, Latin-American, Asian, and Soviet Studies Programs Pre-Agriculture/Horticulture curriculum

Term

July 1981 - June 1986^[28]

Predecessor

Richard C. Bowers

Successor

James V. Koch

Born

(1940-10-23) October 23, 1940
Morgantown, West Virginia^[29]

Died

Education

B.A., University of Missouri, 1963

M.S., University of North Carolina, 1967

Ph.D., University of Wisconsin, 1971

Buildings

• International House (purchased), 1984
• Performing Arts and Radio/Television Center, 1985
• Washington-Grizzly Stadium, 1986

Programs
Arts and Sciences Honors Program Degree programs in Public Administration and Creative Writing Courses in Film and Telecommunications

Term

September 1986 - June 1990^[30]

Predecessor

Neil S. Bucklew

Successor

George M. Dennison

Education

B.A., Illinois State University, 1964

Ph. D., Northwestern University, 1968

Born

(1942-10-07) October 7, 1942
Springfield, Illinois^[31]

Landmarks

• Kim Williams Linden Grove, 1987

Programs
University College Department of Psychology Courses in Japanese Tourism and Recreation and Wilderness Institutes

Term

August 1990-October 2010^[32]

Predecessor

James V. Koch

Successor

Royce Engstrom

Education

B.S., The University of Montana, 1962

M.A., The University of Montana, 1963

Ph.D., The University of Washington, 1967

Born

(1935-08-11) August 11, 1935
Buffalo, Illinois

Buildings and LandmarksL

• Renovated University Theatre, 1997
• Davidson Honors College, 1996
• Gallagher Business Building, 1996
• Parking Structure, 1996
• James E. Todd Building, 1998
• Renovation of University Center, 1995, 2001
• Pantzer Hall, 1995
• Renovation of Prescott House and Construction of Phyllis J. *Washington Park, 1997?
• Renovation of Miller Hall, 1998
• Renovation of Chemistry Building, 2004
• Adams Center Renovation, 2000
• Fitness and Campus Recreation Center, 2001
• Established MonTEC, 1991
• K. Ross Toole Village, 1997
• Lewis & Clark Village, 2004
• Don Anderson Hall, 2007
• Skaggs Building Additions, 2000, 2007
• Payne Family Native American Center, 2010
• Phyllis J. Washington Education Center, 2009
• Law School Building Addition, 2010
• Washington-Grizzly Stadium Expansions, 1995, 2003, 2009

Programs
Reaccreditation of Pharmacy Program - the new College of Health Professions and Biomedical Sciences housing theSchool of Pharmacy which emerged as a leading research center on campus and ranked 7th nationally among Schools of Pharmacy for attracting NIH research funding. Re-established Communicative Disorders on campus after a hiatus of nearly 20 years Information Technology Strategic Plan Enhanced the President’s Lecture Series First Diversity Plan and Diversity Advisory Council Climate Action Plan and Sustainable Campus Program Quality of Worklife Program

Term

October 15, 2010 - Present

Predecessor

Successor

Born

Died

Education

Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry from the University of Nebraska at Omaha and his Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Buildings Created and Programs Established