Mary Hearst

Mary Hearst served as faculty at the University of Northern Iowa from 1899 to 1929, holding roles ranging from Assistant and Instructor to Assistant Professor. Her primary departments included English (focusing on Grammar and Classics) until 1923, after which she transitioned to Religious Education. She held the rank of Assistant Professor from 1911 until her final recorded appointment in 1928-1929.

Education: B Didactics (Iowa State Normal School); B Phil and MA (University of Iowa).

Notable service periods included leaves of absence in 1915-1916 and 1917, but maintained consistent academic engagement across decades. No specific awards or publications are documented in this record.

Her career demonstrates prolonged dedication to humanities and theological education, spanning over three decades.