Lyman Hall
1896-1906

  • Tech’s second president and first Mathematics chair.
  • Hired John Heisman as Tech’s first professional coach.
  • Oversaw the construction of the Shacks, Knowles, Swann, and French buildings.
  • Added four new degrees at Tech (electrical engineering, chemical engineering, textile engineering, and general engineering).
  • Succeeded in getting North Avenue paved.