Harry Burns Hutchins
| Harry Burns Hutchins | |
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| President of the University of Michigan |
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In office 1909–1920 |
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| Preceded by | James Burrill Angell |
| Succeeded by | Marion LeRoy Burton |
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April 8, 1847 Lisbon, New Hampshire |
| Died | January 25, 1930 (aged 82) Ann Arbor, Michigan |
| Spouse(s) | Mary Louise Crocker |
| Children | Harry C. Burns |
| Alma mater | University of Michigan |
Harry Burns Hutchins (April 8, 1847 – January 25, 1930) was the fourth president of the University of Michigan (1909–1920).
On April 8, 1847, Harry B. Hutchins was born in Lisbon, New Hampshire. Hutchins got his education at New Hampshire Conference Seminary as well as the Vermont Conference Seminary. Hutchins, at the age of nineteen, entered Weslyan University. Hutchins, unfortunately, was not able to complete his first year however due to falling ill. Subsequently, Hutchins graduated from the University of Michigan in 1871. While at the University of Michigan, he was a member of the Alpha Delta Phi Fraternity. After graduation he became the superintendent of schools in Owosso, Michigan and then was appointed instructor in rhetoric and history at Michigan for three years. While teaching, he simultaneously studied law. Though he never received a degree in law he took advantage of a loop hole that allowed him to take and pass the law bar and was certified to practice law in 1876. After practicing law in Mt. Clemens, Michigan with his father-in-law for eight years, he returned to Ann Arbor to teach law as the Jay Professor of Law. December 28, 1872 Hutchins married Mary Louise Crocker, together they would adopt one son, Harry C. Hutchins.
Hutchins suddenly become ill on January 22, 1930, three days later he would die in his home in Ann Arbor on January 25, 1930 at the age of 82.
Hutchins served as the dean of the university's Law Department from 1895 to 1910. Hutchins Hall, the main classroom and administrative building of the law school, is named after him. During Hutchins time as the Dean he raised the entrance requirements to the law school, as well the adoption of a complete three-year course in Law, it was Dean Hutchins opinions that the standards set by a law school should be rigorous.
Hutchins twice served as acting president of the University of Michigan. His first appointment as acting president came in 1897 when current President Angell left to be Minister of Turkey. The second stint as acting president for Hutchins came in 1909 when President Angell resigned. Hutchins was to serve until a new permanent president was found. After a year long search which included the courtship of Woodrow Wilson, the Regents at the University of Michigan decided to offer Hutchins the full-time appointment of President of the University of Michigan. The regents offered 3 years, but Hutchins wanted a 5-year appointment, so after a stormy meeting they agreed on a five-year appointment. However, after 5 years, Hutchins would stay on another five years bringing his time as president to a full ten years.
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