“The Chancellors:
A History of Leadership at Syracuse University”
Charles W. Flint
Chancellor: 1922-1936
Highlights:
- Best remembered as Chancellor who pulled University out of financial hole by eliminating deficit
- Expanded School of Education
- Established School of Journalism and Maxwell School
- A colonel in Army Reserve
- Defended prohibition and banned smoking on campus
- Left University to become Methodist Bishop of Atlanta; later Bishop of Syracuse and Washington, D.C.
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Chancellor’s Dinners Chancellors often hosted dinners for faculty or trustees such as this one hosted by Flint in 1930, which boasted speeches on trends at Syracuse University.
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Supporter of Football Chancellor Flint spoke often on ‘sportsmanship’ and ‘playing fair’. He is shown here with Coach Andreas (center) and Graduate Manager Thurston (right).
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