Ole Miss EDHE Midterm exam ACTUAL UPDATED QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS
George Holmes First and youngest President of the University of Mississippi
Augustus Longstreet The School of Law was started during his tenure
Frederick Barnard First Chancellor of the University and ordered the largest telescope in the world
that never made it to Oxford.
John Waddel Highly influential in stabilizing the University and community after the Civil War.
Alexander Stewart Made the University coeducational and appointed the first female faculty member
Edward Mays This was the first Mississippi native to serve as Chancellor
Robert Fulton Established the School of Education, School of Engineering, and School of
Medicine during his time as Chancellor
Andrew Kincannon The Mississippian (University Student Newspaper) was started under the auspices
of the YMCA and literary societies during his time as Chancellor.
Joseph Powers Helped establish agricultural high schools that would become the basis for the
community college system in Mississippi.
Alfred Hume Served two terms as Chancellor and dedicated nearly 60 years of his life to the
University. He also prevented the Governor from moving the University to Jackson.
Alfred Butts Credited with pulling the University through the Great Depression and helped
restore the University's accreditation.
John Williams He helped stabilize the University and keep it open during the tough years of
integration.
Porter Fortune Best remembered for promoting and developing the eastern part of campus as a
culture center -including the acquisition of Rowan Oak - which attracts visitors and
scholars worldwide.
Robert Turner He spearheaded the University's first capital campaign solely for academic
enrichment.
ANSWERS
George Holmes First and youngest President of the University of Mississippi
Augustus Longstreet The School of Law was started during his tenure
Frederick Barnard First Chancellor of the University and ordered the largest telescope in the world
that never made it to Oxford.
John Waddel Highly influential in stabilizing the University and community after the Civil War.
Alexander Stewart Made the University coeducational and appointed the first female faculty member
Edward Mays This was the first Mississippi native to serve as Chancellor
Robert Fulton Established the School of Education, School of Engineering, and School of
Medicine during his time as Chancellor
Andrew Kincannon The Mississippian (University Student Newspaper) was started under the auspices
of the YMCA and literary societies during his time as Chancellor.
Joseph Powers Helped establish agricultural high schools that would become the basis for the
community college system in Mississippi.
Alfred Hume Served two terms as Chancellor and dedicated nearly 60 years of his life to the
University. He also prevented the Governor from moving the University to Jackson.
Alfred Butts Credited with pulling the University through the Great Depression and helped
restore the University's accreditation.
John Williams He helped stabilize the University and keep it open during the tough years of
integration.
Porter Fortune Best remembered for promoting and developing the eastern part of campus as a
culture center -including the acquisition of Rowan Oak - which attracts visitors and
scholars worldwide.
Robert Turner He spearheaded the University's first capital campaign solely for academic
enrichment.
