Christian W. Slagle

Christian W. Slagle

Christian W. Slagle (November 17, 1821 – October 10, 1882)[1] was an acting president of the University of Iowa, serving from 1877 to 1878.[2] Prior to that, he served on the board of regents from 1849 to 1853, and again from 1866 onward.[2] During his tenure as president pro tempore, he secured the first permanent endowment from the state of Iowa.[2]

  1. ^ "A Distinguished Iowan Gone". The Daily Nonpareil. October 12, 1882. Retrieved February 11, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
  2. ^ a b c "17 Men Have Served as President of University of Iowa in Its First Century". Iowa City Press-Citizen. February 22, 1947. Retrieved February 11, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.