Webster Merrifield (July 27, 1852 - January 22, 1916) was an American educator and academic who served as the third President of the University of North Dakota from 1891 to 1909. Called the Father of Secondary Education in North Dakota, he was responsible for widespread standard reform among the states high schools and secondary schools. During his tenure as UND President he oversaw the creation of both it's Law School and Medical School, and is credited with developing the University into a nationally recognized institution. Merrifield Hall, UND's Liberal Arts building, is named in his honor.