Robert Stewart Hyer

Robert Stewart Hyer
1st President of Southern Methodist University
In office
1911–1920
Succeeded byHiram Boaz
Personal details
Born(1860-10-18)October 18, 1860
Oxford, Georgia
DiedMay 29, 1929(1929-05-29) (aged 68)
Dallas, Texas
SpouseMaggie Hudgins[1]
EducationEmory College

Robert Stewart Hyer (October 18, 1860 – May 29, 1929) was an educator and researcher in Texas noted for experimenting with early X-ray and telegraphy equipment. He served as president of Southwestern University before becoming the first president of Southern Methodist University.[2] Hyer Elementary School in University Park, Texas, is named in his honor.[3]

  1. ^ HYER, Robert Stewart; in Who's Who in America (1901-1902 edition); p. 581
  2. ^ "Handbook of Texas". Retrieved 2009-11-13.
  3. ^ "Hyer Elementary History". Archived from the original on 2010-01-12. Retrieved 2009-11-13.