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   Charles William Eliot (March 20, 1834 – August 22, 1926) was an American academic who was president of Harvard University from 1869 to 1909, the longest term of any Harvard president. [1]

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   Charles William Eliot was an American educator, leader in public affairs, president of Harvard University for 40 years, and editor of the 50-volume Harvard Classics (1909–10). Eliot graduated from Harvard in 1853 and was appointed assistant professor of mathematics and chemistry there in 1858.

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   Charles William Eliot was a 35-year-old Professor of Analytical Chemistry at MIT when he was appointed president of Harvard. Believing that higher education needed to be “broadened, deepened, and invigorated,” Charles Eliot created, in large part, the Harvard we inhabit.

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     Lectures on the Harvard Classics by Charles William Eliot read by Various Part 1/3 | Full Audio Book

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6. www.encyclopedia.com › charles-william-eliotCharles William Eliot | Encyclopedia.com

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   May 14, 2018 · Learn about the life and achievements of Charles William Eliot, the president of Harvard University from 1869 to 1909. He introduced many reforms in education, such as the elective system, the graduate school, and the Harvard Classics.

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   Learn about the life and achievements of Charles W. Eliot, who served as the president of Harvard University from 1869 to 1909 and led the transformation of American higher education. Explore his family background, academic career, and vision for the College.

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   Jun 28, 2024 · Learn about the life and achievements of Charles William Eliot (1834–1926), the president of Harvard who transformed it into a leading American university. Find out his contributions to education, literature, and public affairs.

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   Who was Charles William Eliot?

   • Charles William Eliot was an American educator, leader in public affairs, president of Harvard University for 40 years, and editor of the 50-volume Harvard Classics (1909–10). Eliot graduated from Harvard in 1853 and was appointed assistant professor of mathematics and chemistry there in 1858.

   Charles William Eliot | Harvard President, Reforms, Modernization

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   How did Charles Eliot change Harvard?

   • Charles Eliot changed Harvard from a provincial New England college to the internationally-known research university that we know. His tenure as president lasted an astonishing 40 years, allowing him not only to make a lasting mark on Harvard, but to shape significantly what American education would become.

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   Who was Samuel Eliot?

   • He edited the sermons and a brief biography of his minister, Dr. F. W. P. Greenwood. Samuel Eliot was the first president of the Boston Provident Association, which sought to obtain accurate knowledge of the poverty-stricken so as to render adequate aid. He served in both branches of the state legislature and in Congress.

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   Why did Charles Eliot promote 'race science' at Harvard?

   • The so-called “race science” promoted by Charles Eliot at Harvard and beyond is a legacy of slavery that caused direct harm to individuals and communities and is one of the ways white supremacy took root in universities, including Harvard.

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    Learn how Harvard's longest-serving president, Charles William Eliot, promoted eugenics and segregation while admitting some Black students and faculty. Explore the paradox of his administration and the legacy of Booker T. Washington, the first Black honorary degree recipient.