Sunday, December 13, 2015

On This Date in Minnesota History: December 13

December 13, 1910 – George Edgar Vincent, dean of the colleges of arts, science and sociology of the University of Chicago, orator, scholar and humorist, was chosen president of the University of Minnesota to succeed Dr. Cyrus Northrop, by the board of regents in their annual meeting today.

The salary of the new president will be $10,000 a year, which is more that was paid Dr. Northrop. Dr. Vincent will assume charge April 1. This afternoon his telegram of acceptance was received by John Lind, president of the board.

The Minneapolis Morning Tribune; “Minnesota President Found at Chicago ‘U.’ Man Regents Pick Is Midway Institution’s Dean of Arts and Sociology. Salary of $10,000 Voted and Inaugural Day Set for April 1. Dr. Northrop Will Retire With Title ‘President Emeritus.’”; Dec. 14, 1910; p. 1.




George Edgar Vincent
https://president.umn.edu/about/presidential-history/george-edgar-vincent
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