Transylvania’s President Shearer profiled in Lexington Herald-Leader
May 27th, 2008
Transylvania University President Charles L. Shearer was the subject of an article in the May 24 Lexington Herald-Leader. Shearer, who will celebrate 25 years in office in July, is the second-longest serving AIKCU president. Reporter Art Jester chronicles the great strides that Transy has made during Dr. Shearer’s tenure:
In the nearly 25 years that Charles L. Shearer has been president of Transylvania University, the 228-year-old liberal arts college has grown stronger and better in every respect, largely due to him.
“He’s a once-in-a-lifetime president,” said William T. Young Jr., chairman of Transylvania’s board of trustees. “I don’t think most people realize Transylvania has been transformed under his leadership.”
By any measurement — students, faculty, alumni, scholarships, geographical diversity, facilities or fund-raising — Transylvania is far different than it was in the troubled hour when Shearer took office on July 8, 1983. Transylvania had been through three presidents in three years.
Shearer immediately restored stability and confidence, as well as ambition.