Edwin C. Hewett
Edwin C. Hewett | |
|---|---|
| Third President of Illinois State Normal University | |
| In office 1876–1890 | |
| Preceded by | Richard Edwards |
| Succeeded by | John Williston Cook |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 1, 1828 East Douglas, Massachusetts |
| Died | March 31, 1905 (aged 76) Normal, Illinois |
Edwin C. Hewett (November 1, 1828 – March 31, 1905) was a professor and president at Illinois State Normal University, now known as Illinois State University. He was a prominent president in the early years of the university and an outspoken advocate for equal education.