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Elisha Benjamin Andrews
1844–1917
Remembered as a scholar, soldier, and university leader, he helped shape American higher education in the late 19th century. His career stretched from Civil War service to major roles at Denison, Brown, and the University of Nebraska.
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History of the United States, Volume 6
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About the author
Born in Hinsdale, New Hampshire, in 1844, Elisha Benjamin Andrews served in the Union Army during the Civil War and was seriously wounded, losing an eye. After the war he studied at Brown University, graduating in 1870, and later trained at the Newton Theological Institution.
Andrews began his career as a Baptist minister and educator, then went on to lead Denison University in the 1870s. He later taught political economy and history, and became president of Brown University in 1889, where he was associated with a period of growth and with debates over academic freedom.
He also served as chancellor of the University of Nebraska, where the university expanded significantly during his tenure. Alongside his administrative work, Andrews wrote widely on economics, history, and public questions, building a reputation as a prominent American educator and public intellectual of his time.