William Mitchel Daily

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William Mitchel Daily (born 1812, died 1877) served as the third president of Indiana University.

[edit] Education

Indiana University (B.A. 1836)

[edit] Professional Background

Professor at St. Charles College, chaplain in the U.S. Congress (1844-1845), trustee of Indiana University (1853)

[edit] Tenure at Indiana University

After serving one and a half days as a Trustee of Indiana University, the Reverend William Daily was elected IU’s third president on August 2, 1853. He resigned under pressure on January 26, 1859.

Preceded by Alfred Ryors

President of Indiana University 1853 – 1859

Succeeded by John Hiram Lathrop

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