Southwestern University - Souwester Yearbook (Georgetown, TX)

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R. S. HYER, A. M., L L. D. PRESIDENT OF SOUTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY PROFESSOR OF PHYSICS OBERT STEWART HYER is a native of Georgia. He graduated with first honors from Emory College, Oxford, Georgia, taking his A. M. degree from that institution. In 1900 he was honored with the degree of Doctor of Laws by Central College, Fayetteville, Mo. In 1882 he became Professor of Science in Southwestern University, and since that time has developed into one of the very foremost scientists of the South. He has repeatedly been offered higher paying positions in larger institutions, but has as often declared: I had rather make men than money. In 1898 he became Regent of Southwestern, and in 1906 his official title was changed to President. Under his administration Southwestern has progressed steadily, yet not slowly, from an obscure college to a University, whose graduates are known everywhere as winners of Rhodes ' scholarships. It was a great step — from the old Prep building to the Main Building of the University. Dr. Hyer was be- hind that move. The step that is now being made is pro- portionately gigantic, and Dr. Hyer is behind it. For al- most thirty years now he has placed his magnificent talents and scholarly attainments at the service of Southwestern. Today, a great scientist, a broad and deeply read scholar, a most eloquent, impressive, and tactful orator, a writer of no mean ability, a patriot, and a Christian gentleman, he stands more influential and greater than ever before. When the blood shall cease to course through his manly body, may his remains be laid to rest beneath the great Memorial Dome, which shall for generations to come tower as a monument to his energy and truly great character.

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