Vartan Gregorian
American academic administrator
Vartan Gregorian's AcademicInfluence.com Rankings
Download Badge
History
Vartan Gregorian's Degrees
- PhD History and Humanities Stanford University
- Masters History and Humanities Stanford University
- Bachelors History and Humanities Stanford University
Why Is Vartan Gregorian Influential?
(Suggest an Edit or Addition)According to Wikipedia, Vartan Gregorian was an Armenian-American academic, educator, and historian. He served as president of the Carnegie Corporation from 1997 to 2021. An Armenian born in Iran, Gregorian moved to the United States at 22. He graduated with a PhD from Stanford University. He subsequently taught at several universities and his work as a historian focused mainly on the Muslim world. He went on to join the University of Pennsylvania faculty, then as its provost. From 1981 to 1989 he served as president of the New York Public Library during which he succeeded in financially stabilizing the institution and revitalizing its cultural importance. From 1989 to 1997 he served as the first foreign-born president of Brown University. Gregorian's work has been widely acknowledged. He received dozens of honorary doctorates, the National Humanities Medal , and the Presidential Medal of Freedom .
Other Resources About Vartan Gregorian
What Schools Are Affiliated With Vartan Gregorian?
Vartan Gregorian is affiliated with the following schools:
