Milo Parker Jewett


Milo Parker Jewett was the first president of Vassar College, holding the office from 1861 to 1864.

Biography

Born in St. Johnsbury, Vermont, on 27 April 1808, Jewett was a graduate of Dartmouth College and Andover Theological Seminary.
He became a professor of rhetoric and political economy Marietta College, resigning in 1838 after adopting Baptist s.
He founded Judson College in 1838 and served as president until 1855. He established Vassar College with Matthew Vassar in February 1861, serving as president until 1864, when he resigned from office following a disagreement with Vassar.
In 1867 he moved to Milwaukee, Wisconsin, where he died on 9 June 1882.

Legacy

The Milo Jewett House at Vassar is named after him in honor of both his promotion of female education and his service to the college.

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