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Hanover College

Hanover College is a private college in Hanover, Indiana,

affiliated with the Presbyterian Church (USA). Founded in 1827
Hanover College
by Reverend John Finley Crowe, it is Indiana's oldest private
college. The Hanover athletic teams participate in the Heartland
Collegiate Athletic Conference. Hanover alumni are known as
Hanoverians.

History Seal: Philosophia pietati ancillans

(Latin)
"Knowledge in service of piety"
Founding Former name Hanover
Academy
In the early 19th century,
missionaries went to (1827–1833)
Hanover as part of the Type Private college
Second Great Awakening. Established January 1,
Crowe served as pastor of
1827
the Hanover Presbyterian
Church. He opened the Religious Presbyterian
Hanover Academy on affiliation Church (USA)
January 1, 1827, in a small Endowment $142.8 million
log cabin near his home. (2020)[1]
Two years later, the state of
Indiana granted the President Lake Lambert
Academy a charter. On III

Founder, John Finley Crowe (1787–

November 9, 1829, the Academic staff 89 Full-time &
1860) Academy's Board of 7 Part-time[2]
Trustees accepted the
Presbyterian Synod of Undergraduates 1,070[3]
Indiana's proposal to adopt the school, provided a theological Location Hanover,
department was established. Indiana, U.S.

A two-story brick building was constructed to house both the Campus Rural 650
Academy and the new Indiana Seminary. The state of Indiana acres (260 ha)
issued the Academy a new charter, creating Hanover College Colors       Red
effective January 1, 1833. Under this charter, the college's board of and blue
trustees is independent of ecclesiastical control, but it has formally
Nickname Panthers
adopted the standards for Presbyterian colleges for Hanover. The
association continues to this day. Sporting NCAA Division
affiliations III, Heartland
Collegiate
In the 1830s, the College Edifice (now serving as the Hanover Athletic
Presbyterian Church) was the center of a bustling, 3-acre Conference
(12,000  m2 ) campus. In 1834, 119 students attended Hanover Mascot Panther
Preparatory School (formerly Hanover Academy) and 101 students
attended Hanover College, rapid growth from the six students of Website hanover.edu (h
only seven years earlier. ttp://Hanover.e
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In 1843 the college's president and its trustees accepted a proposal
from Madison city leaders to move Hanover College. The trustees
dissolved the Hanover charter and established Madison University
five miles east. But Crowe purchased the college property and a
U.S. News: 2017 Best Colleges
established the Hanover Classical and Mathematical School. Four Rankings (https://www.usnews.com/
months after Madison University was founded, its president had best-colleges/hanover-college-180
resigned while its students began to return to Crowe's school. By 1)[4]
May 1844, all of Madison's students and faculty had made the trip. b
"About Hanover College" (https://
Hanover College was officially restored when Indiana's legislature web.archive.org/web/20130403060
granted the college a new charter on Christmas Day. Crowe, who 723/http://hanover.edu/about) as of
served as college faculty for more than 30 years and refused to Feb 2017[5]
have his name considered for the presidency, is described as "twice
the founder of Hanover College."

In 1849 the board of trustees voted to purchase a 200-acre (0.8 km2 ) farm one-half mile east of Hanover's
campus. This land, overlooking the Ohio River, serves as the campus's centerpiece today. By the mid-
1850s, Classic Hall was constructed on a bluff known as the Point, and College classes were moved to that
location. "Old Classic" would be Hanover's signature building for more than 90 years.

The Civil War, especially the Confederate maneuvers known as Morgan's Raid, came close to campus;
faculty and students were alerted that the troops might try to burn Classic Hall.

In 1870, Presbyterian Church officials proposed that Hanover College be merged with Wabash College,
with Hanover becoming a women's school. The Hanover Board of Trustees rejected that proposal, as well
as one from businessmen in 1873 that would have moved the college to Indianapolis and renamed it
Johnson University.

In 1880, Hanover began enrolling women.

20th century

During Hanover College's first 50 years of operations, it had Thomas A. Hendricks Library
nine presidents, none of whom served for longer than nine Hendricks Hall
years; five served three years or less. But after that, conditions U.S. National Register of Historic
stabilized. Daniel Fisher led Hanover from 1879 until his
Places
retirement in 1907. This stability of leadership ushered in a new
era of growth. Fisher oversaw the construction of five
buildings, including Thomas A. Hendricks Library (now
Hendricks Hall). Named for Thomas Hendricks, an alumnus
and former U.S. vice president, it is now used for classes and is
known as Hendricks Hall, the oldest classroom building on
Hanover's campus.[7]
 Albert G. Parker Jr. Hendricks Hall front entrance
was inaugurated as Location College Dr.
Hanover's 12th
(Campus Rd.)
president November
Jefferson
27, 1929, less than one
month after the stock County
market crash that Hanover,
precipitated the Great Indiana
Depression. The Area < 1 acre
Aerial view of Hendricks Hall economic hard times (0.40 ha)
cut investment
Built 1903
revenues and
operational expenses had to be closely monitored. But this Architect Patton & Miller
challenge provided the college with one of its greatest rewards. Architectural style Colonial Revival

On December 7, 1941, the attack on Pearl Harbor plunged the NRHP reference No. 82000043 (http
United States into World War II. In just two years, Hanover's s://npgallery.np
enrollment plummeted to 164 students, including only 20 men. s.gov/AssetDetai
In the early morning of December 19, 1941, a huge fire l/NRIS/8200004
destroyed most of Classic Hall. By 1946, the postwar 3)[6]
enrollment at Hanover had more than rebounded. It had Added to NRHP February 26,
ballooned to 679 students, and the first great construction
1982
period of the college's history was under way.

In 1947 Long College for Women was founded as a coordinate college. Until the 1960s, all women who
graduated from Hanover had their degree officially conferred by Long instead of Hanover. Long College
operated until the two colleges fully merged in 1978, making Hanover officially co-ed.

Parker had announced that he would retire as Hanover's president as of September 1, 1958, but died in
March of that year. John E. Horner was named as an interim president and ended up serving 29 years.
Hanover students say that Parker's ghost still haunts Parker auditorium.

Under Horner's 29-year leadership, Hanover enjoyed unprecedented growth in its academic program,
financial standing, and student enrollment. Soon after his arrival, he encouraged faculty members to reform
their curriculum. Eventually Hanover divided its academic year into two 14-week terms, in which students
took three classes, and a five-week Spring Term, in which students took one course of specialized,
intensive study. With some modifications, it still serves as Hanover's curricular model today.

By the mid-1960s, the campus expanded to more than 500 acres (2 km²) of land, enrollment topped 1,000
students, and Hanover's assets approached $15 million.

In the late afternoon of April 3, 1974, a tornado roared through campus with devastating results. This
tornado was part of the 1974 Super Outbreak of tornadoes that struck 13 states and one Canadian province
that day. No one was killed or seriously injured, but 32 of the college's 33 buildings were damaged,
including two that were completely destroyed and six that sustained major structural damage. One of the
completely destroyed buildings was a residence hall which had previously, back in 1890, served as the first
fraternity house in the entire Sigma Chi Fraternity. Hundreds of trees were down, completely blocking
every campus road. All utilities were knocked out and communication with those off campus was nearly
impossible.

Government officials estimated the damage at $10 million. Some wondered if Hanover College could
survive. The Hanoverians, led by Horner, sprang into action. Winter Term ended one week early and
students were dismissed, but many stayed to help faculty, staff and others clear the debris. The Board of
Trustees met April 5 in emergency session and vowed to lead the efforts in rebuilding and improving
Hanover College. They vowed to do so without any federal disaster assistance, continuing Hanover's
tradition of financial independence.

Within a week, roads were made passable and major services restored. Contributions poured in to cover
Hanover's $1 million in uninsurable losses; they raised this amount in three months. When Spring Term
opened April 22, the college had full enrollment 19 days after the tornado. An editorial in The Indianapolis
Star described the effort as "a private miracle." By spring 1975, replanting efforts completed Hanover's
recovery.

When Horner retired in 1987, Hanover's endowment was more than $40 million. Russell Nichols was
inaugurated as Hanover's 14th president on September 26, 1987. He initiated actions to improve the
Hanover experience for students both inside and outside the classroom. The number of full-time faculty
was increased over a five-year period from 72 to 94, lowering the student-teacher ratio and allowing for
more independent research and study. Six new academic majors were added.

In terms of amenities, students enjoyed a direct-dial telephone in each dorm room, ending years of having a
campus operator direct all calls. More significantly, academic scholarships were increased for incoming and
returning students.

In 1995 the $11 million Horner Health and Recreation Center was opened; it was named for the president
emeritus and his wife.

21st century

In 2000 a $23 million Science Center was dedicated, which now houses all of the college's five natural
sciences in the same facility.

In May 2006, Nichols announced his plans to retire at the conclusion of the 2007 academic year. His
accomplishments include the revision of the curriculum which expanded study abroad offerings.
Additionally, he oversaw implementation of the Center for Business Preparation, an innovation program
designed to link liberal arts education with business. In 2004, Hanover was awarded $11.4 million to start
the Rivers Institute, a multi-disciplinary center to study all aspects of rivers throughout the world.

In the fall of 2007, Sue DeWine, former provost at Marietta College in Ohio, succeeded Nichols as
president of Hanover College as the 15th president of Hanover College. DeWine was succeeded by Lake
Lambert in 2015.

Presidents
1. James Blythe, 1832–1836
2. Duncan McAuley March – July 1838
3. Erasmus D. MacMaster 1838–1843
4. Sylvester Scovel 1846–1849
5. Thomas E. Thomas 1849–1854
6. Jonathan Edwards, 1855–1857
7. James Wood 1859–1866
8. George D. Archibald 1868–1870
9. George C. Heckman 1870–1879
10. Daniel Webster Fisher, 1879–1907
11. William A. Millis, 1908–1929
12. Albert Parker, 1929–1958
13. John Horner, 1958–1987
14. Russell Nichols, 1987–2007
15. Sue DeWine, 2007–2015
16. Lake Lambert, 2015–present

Campus
Hanover College is situated on 650 acres (2.6  km2 ) of land
overlooking the Ohio River. The land features several climbing
paths and cliffs, as well as the only view of the Ohio from which
three bends in the river can be seen. The campus is characterized
by the Georgian style architecture. The quad is crowned by the
Parker Auditorium, named for the former Hanover College
George C. Heckman, the college's
president, Albert Parker.
ninth president
In the 1940s the college turned down plans to rebuild the Sigma
Chi fraternity house as designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, because it
did not match the Georgian Architecture.[8]

Much of the campus was heavily damaged in the April 3, 1974,

tornado Super Outbreak, including several buildings that were
destroyed. Damage to 32 of the 33 buildings totaled over $10
million. The campus lost hundreds of mature trees.[9] After 19 days,
the campus reopened, with roads and most buildings made usable. Hanover College's campus
overlooking the Ohio River
In 2008, Hanover was ravaged by the after effects of Hurricane
Ike. Although most facilities stayed intact, both electricity and water
were lost, and the campus was evacuated for a week.

Academics
The college offers over 34 majors.[10]

Fraternal organizations
The eight national fraternities and sororities include:

Chi Omega (ΧΩ)

Alpha Delta Pi (ΑΔΠ)
Kappa Alpha Theta (ΚΑΘ)
Lambda Chi Alpha (ΛΧΑ)
Sigma Chi (ΣΧ)
Phi Gamma Delta (ΦΓΔ/Fiji)
Phi Delta Theta (ΦΔΘ)
Phi Mu (ΦΜ)
Former chapters include:

Alpha Omicron Pi (ΑΟΠ)

Beta Theta Pi (ΒΘΠ)

Athletics
Nicknamed the Panthers for their mascot, Hanover College teams participate as a member of the National
Collegiate Athletic Association's Division III, and as a member of the Heartland Collegiate Athletic
Conference (HCAC). Men's sports include baseball, basketball, cross country, football, golf, lacrosse,
soccer, tennis and track & field; while women's sports include basketball, cross country, lacrosse, soccer,
softball, tennis, swimming, track & field, volleyball, and golf. Hanover added men's and women's
swimming in the fall of 2018.

Football

Hanover won their first football game in 1886 with an 11-2 victory over Butler University. The Panthers
play their home games at the 4,000 seat Alumni Stadium, where the field is named after their all-time
winningest coach Wayne Perry. Perry coached the Panthers from 1982 to 2007, which included four
undefeated seasons and a record of 174-89-2. Hanover plays an annual rivalry game against Franklin
College, dubbed the Victory Bell.

Notable alumni
John M. Bloss 1860, third President of Oregon State University.
James Graham Brown, philanthropist, businessman and real estate developer.
John Merle Coulter 1870, botanist, professor at Hanover College, Wabash College, and
University of Chicago; President of Indiana University and Lake Forest University.
Stanley Coulter 1870, Dean of School of Sciences at Purdue University.
William A. Cullop, member of United States House of Representatives from Indiana.
Chris Culver, crime novelist.
Thomas Cleland Dawson 1888, diplomat.
Brett Dietz, Arena Football League quarterback for Tampa Bay Storm. Current head football
coach at DePauw University
Bob Donewald, basketball head coach at Illinois State and Western Michigan; assistant
coach of 1976 Indiana Hoosiers national champions.
William Donner 1887, steel industry businessman and philanthropist.
Denny Dorrel, football coach, Bluffton University.
Ebenezer Dumont 1836, member of U.S. House of Representatives from Indiana and
Brigadier general of Union Army during American Civil War.
Peter Dunn 2000, financial author, radio host, television personality, and speaker.
William M. Dunn, member of U.S. House of Representatives, Judge Advocate General of the
United States Army, and delegate to 1850 Constitution of Indiana Convention.
Corry Stewart, 2010, Professional Indoor Football League defensive back for Nashville
Venom. Current head football coach at Ezell-Harding Christian School.
Jonathan Edwards, first President of Washington & Jefferson College.
Harriet Elliott, educator and civic leader.
 William Hayden English, politician, member of U.S. House of Representatives, candidate for
Vice President of the United States and Speaker of the Indiana House of Representatives.
Walter L. Fisher, United States Secretary of the Interior from 1911 to 1913.
Woody Harrelson, actor in films and TV series Cheers; three-time Academy Award nominee.
Charles Sherrod Hatfield 1904, judge of United States Court of Customs and Patent
Appeals.
Philip Hedrick 1964, American population geneticist
Thomas Andrews Hendricks 1841, 21st Vice President of the United States, Governor of
Indiana, U.S. Senator, member of U.S. House of Representatives, delegate to 1851 Indiana
Constitutional Convention.
Eric Holcomb 1990, 51st Lieutenant Governor of Indiana, 51st and current Governor of
Indiana Jan 9, 2017 – present.[11]
Thomas M. Honan, Speaker of the Indiana House of Representatives and Indiana Attorney
General[12]
Peter Kassig, aid worker, taken hostage and beheaded by Islamic State.[13]
Walter LaFeber, historian at Cornell University.
Bertha Lewis, CEO and Chief Organizer of ACORN.
Colonel Leslie MacDill, 1889-1938, early aviation pioneer and US Army Air Corps officer,
namesake of MacDill Air Force Base in Florida, headquarters of US CENTCOM.
John Miller, 1840-1898, Justice of the Indiana Supreme Court.
Oscar H. Montgomery, 1859-1936, Justice of the Indiana Supreme Court.
John Davis Paris 1833, builder of missionary churches on island of Hawaii.
James Kennedy Patterson 1856, first President of University of Kentucky.
Lafe Pence 1877, member of United States House of Representatives from Colorado
Mike Pence, 1981, 48th Vice President of the United States, 50th Governor of Indiana, and
member of U.S. House of Representatives.
Albert G. Porter, Governor of Indiana and member of U.S. House of Representatives.
John Resig, 2001, Co-founder of Resignation Media, LLC in August 2007 and launched
theCHIVE in November 2008
Samuel Holmes Sheppard, American neurosurgeon, convicted and later exonerated for the
murder of his wife Marilyn Reese Sheppard.
Carol Warner Shields, Pulitzer Prize-winning author.
Micah Shrewsberry, 1999, current head coach for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish basketball
team since 2023.
Monica Sone, author of noted memoir Nisei Daughter.
Reginald H. Thomson, civil engineer who designed modern Seattle.
Robert J. Tracewell, member of U.S. House of Representatives and Comptroller of the U.S.
Department of the Treasury.
Tony Vittorio, college baseball coach at IPFW and Dayton
William Ross Wallace 1836, poet.
George F. Whitworth, Presbyterian missionary, founder of Whitworth College and President
of University of Washington
Harvey W. Wiley, chemist involved with passage of Pure Food and Drug Act of 1906.

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External links
Official website (http://www.hanover.edu)
Official athletics website (http://www.hanover.edu/athletics/)

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