Albert Newton Raub by Clawson S Hammitt

Albert Newton Raub received his BS (1859) and MS degrees from Millersville Normal School, Millersville, Pennsylvania. He also received several honorary degrees: an MA from Princeton (1866), Ph.D. from Lafayette College (1879), and a LL.D. from Ursinus College (1895). Raub came to Newark in 1886 as principal of Newark Academy and was elected President of Delaware College in 1888.

During Raub's Presidency, the student body grew from 17 to 100 students. He was responsible for the construction of six new buildings and the institution of a number of federally funded projects, including the development and construction of the Agricultural Experiment Station. Student activities, such as literary societies, athletics, and The Review (the student newspaper), grew in number and popularity during his term. In 1889, as a result of the increased importance of team sports, especially football, blue and gold were adopted as the school’s official colors.

President Raub was also committed to establishing standards for secondary schools throughout Delaware to ensure the proper preparation of Delaware students for entry into Delaware College. Raub Hall, named in his honor in 1960, stands on the corner of Main Street and North College Avenue.

More about President Albert N. Raub:

"Presidential Profiles" an article from The Messenger

The University of Delaware: A History by Dr John A. Munroe