Paul G. Pearson
| Paul G. Pearson | |
|---|---|
| President of Miami University | |
|
In office 1981–1992 | |
| Preceded by | Phillip R. Shriver |
| Succeeded by | Paul G. Risser |
| Acting President of Rutgers University | |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
1926 Lake Worth, Florida |
| Died |
2000 Oxford, Ohio |
| Spouse(s) | Winifred Pearson |
| Alma mater | University of Florida |
Paul Guy Pearson (December 5, 1926 – August 12, 2000) was an American academic, who served as president of Miami University and as acting president of Rutgers University.
Biography
He was born and educated in Lake Worth, Florida. Dr. Pearson received his Bachelors, Masters, and Doctorate all from the University of Florida.[1]
Dr. Pearson started his academic career at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey. While at this institution he served as a Zoology Professor for 26 years. While at Rutgers he served as the acting President. In 1981, he was hired as the President of Miami University. He served as the head of this institution until 1992.
Pearson Hall on the Miami University campus is named in his honor.
References
- ↑ "President Emeritus Paul Pearson dies at age 73". Retrieved 3 May 2018.
External links
| Preceded by Phillip R. Shriver |
President of Miami University 1981 – 1992 |
Succeeded by Paul G. Risser |
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