Hughes, Raymond M. (Raymond Mollyneaux), 1873-1958

Raymond Mollyneaux Hughes graduated from Miami (Ohio) University (1893), received an M.S. (1897) in chemistry from Ohio State University and an honorary doctorate (1936) from Iowa State College (University). He served in numerous positions at Miami, including professor of physics and chemistry (1898-1904); Dean of the College of Liberal Arts (1908-1911); and was named President (1911-1927). Hughes was named as President of Iowa State College (University) in 1927 and served until his retirement in 1936. During his time at Iowa State, Hughes focused on relationships with sister instititions in Iowa, broadened research, established the Statistical Laboratory, and instituted a student counseling service.

From the description of Papers, 1923-1972. (Iowa State University). WorldCat record id: 51035406

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