Prince Lucien Campbell
American academic (1861–1925)
Prince Lucien Campbell (1861–1925) was an American academic who served as the fourth president of the University of Oregon from 1902–1925. Educated at Christian College in Monmouth, he graduated from Harvard College in 1886. He was president of the Oregon State Normal School in Monmouth, Oregon, a precursor of Western Oregon University, from 1890–1902.
As president of the University of Oregon, he led expansion of financial and physical resources, increased student enrollment, and developed the university's curricular offerings by establishing multiple new departments and programs.
Early life and education
Prince Lucien Campbell was born October 6, 1861, in Newmarket, Missouri, of Scottish ancestry. He was the son of Thomas Franklin Campbell and Jane Eliza Campbell. His father, Rev. Campbell, was a minister of the Christian Church in Oregon and California, and from 1870–1879 was president of Christian College in Monmouth, Oregon. Prince Lucien Campbell enrolled there, and at age 18 had graduated from Christian College. He taught school for three years before entering Harvard as a sophomore.
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