Botstein, Leon
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Leon Botstein has been president of Bard College since 1975 and is responsible for saving the school from financial ruin. In addition to his fine reputation as an educator and champion of liberal-arts education, Botstein is a world-renowned musicologist and conductor.
Publication Name: Current Biography
Subject: History
ISSN: 0011-3344
Year: 1996
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Mayer, Jean
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Jean Mayer died on Jan 1, 1993. Mayer was a nutritionist and educator who researched obesity and the mechanisms of appetite control. He served as president of Tufts University from 1976 to 1992.
Publication Name: Current Biography
Subject: History
ISSN: 0011-3344
Year: 1993
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Ellingson, Mark
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Mark Ellingson died on Feb 12, 1993. Ellingson was the president of Rochester Institute of Technology from 1936 to 1969 and oversaw expansion of its programs and enrollment.
Publication Name: Current Biography
Subject: History
ISSN: 0011-3344
Year: 1993
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