Frederick Barnard

Frederick Barnard (born May 5, 1809, Sheffield, Massachusetts, U.S.—died April 27, 1889, New York City, New York) was a scientist, educator, and for nearly 25 years president of Columbia College (now Columbia University) in New York City, during which time Columbia was transformed from a small undergraduate institution for men into a major university. After graduating from Yale in 1828, Barnard held several academic posts before serving as president and chancellor of the University of...