Oscar Clute (1837–1902) was president of the U.S. state of Michigan's State Agricultural College (now Michigan State University) from 1889 to 1893. Early years Oscar Clute was born in Albany, New York. Career 1855–1859 From 1855 to 1859 Clute taught high school. 1862 In 1862, Clute graduated from the State Agricultural College where he eventually taught math for four years. 1864 Clute received his M.S. degree. 1889 Clute was selected to be the president of the State Agricultural College and remained so for four years. 1893 Became president of Florida Agricultural College, which is now the University of Florida. 1897 Clute and his family moved to Pomona, California, where he went back to ministry. Family In 1864 Oscar married Mary Merrylees, who was the sister of Mrs. T.C. Abbot. Together the two had six children: William Merrylees, Oscar Clark, Lucy Merrylees, Katherine Spencer, Edward Hale and Marie Morrill. Death He died near Los Angeles, California, on January 27, 1902. External links Biographical Information (Michigan State University Archives & Historical Collections) References 1857 births 1935 deaths Presidents of Michigan State University