Richard Cockburn Maclaurin

1870–1920 (age 50)

Mathematician, University President

Biography

Richard Cockburn Maclaurin brought visionary stewardship to higher education as a mathematician and university president, advancing scientific research and academic excellence. His tenure strengthened ties between theory and practical innovation.

Maclaurin’s leadership cultivated a vibrant intellectual community committed to discovery, leaving an enduring legacy on the institutions he guided.