John Bunyan Shearer (1832–1919) was the eighth president of Davidson College.

John Bunyan Shearer was born in Appomattox County, Virginia on July 19, 1832.

[2] Shearer became president of Davidson in 1888; he focused particularly on public relations and fundraising.

[3] As president, Shearer spearheaded on renovating buildings and included mandatory Bible classes for students.

[1] Shearer's health would force him to resign, although he remained at Davidson in the administration.