Lynn H. Hough | |
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| 9thPresident of Northwestern University | |
| In office 1919–1920 | |
| Preceded by | Abram W. Harris Thomas F. Holgate (interim) |
| Succeeded by | Walter Dill Scott |
| Dean ofDrew Theological Seminary | |
| In office 1934–1947 | |
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| Born | Lynn Harold Hough (1877-09-10)September 10, 1877 Cadiz,Ohio, US |
| Died | July 14, 1971(1971-07-14) (aged 93) Manhattan,New York City,New York, US |
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| Religion | Christianity (Methodist) |
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| Discipline | Theology[5] |
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Lynn Harold Hough[6][pronunciation?] (1877–1971) was an AmericanMethodist clergyman, theologian, and academic administrator. He served as the 9th president ofNorthwestern University from 1919 to 1920.
Lynn H. Hough was born on September 10, 1877, inCadiz, Ohio.[6][7][8] He earned a bachelor's degree fromScio College in 1898 andDrew University in 1905, followed by a doctorate fromGarrett Biblical Institute in 1918.[7][8]
Hough began his career as a Methodist clergyman in the Northeast in 1898, up until 1914.[7][8]
Hough taught at his alma mater, Garrett Biblical Institute, from 1914 to 1919.[7][8] He succeededThomas Holgate as the president ofNorthwestern University from 1919 to 1920.[7][8] During his tenure, he approved a newMaster of Business Administration degree program in the School of Commerce (now known as theKellogg School of Management) and he began a $25-million fundraising campaign to expand the campus.[8]
Hough was a professor at his alma mater's Drew Theological Seminary from 1930 to 1934, and its dean from 1934 to 1947.[7] He authored several books about Christianity.[7]
In 1936, Hough married Blanche Horton; she predeceased him in 1970.[7][9] He resided at 1165Fifth Avenue on the island ofManhattan, New York City, where he died on July 14, 1971.[10]
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| Preceded by | President ofNorthwestern University 1919–1920 | Succeeded by |
| Preceded by | Dean ofDrew Theological Seminary 1934–1947 | Succeeded by |
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