Robert W. Oliver

Robert W. Oliver (1815–1899) was the first Chancellor of the University of Kansas from 1865 to 1867.

Robert W. Oliver, rector of the Trinity Episcopal Church, met with church leaders to review the status of plans for establishing a university in Lawrence.

He led the building of North College Hall, which opened to 55 students on Sept. 16, 1866.

[2] # denotes interim chancellor

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