Martin Meyerson
Martin Meyerson | |
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Meyerson in 1967 | |
| 5th President of the University of Pennsylvania | |
| In office 1970–1981 | |
| Preceded by | Gaylord Harnwell |
| Succeeded by | Sheldon Hackney |
| 10th President of the University at Buffalo | |
| In office 1966–1969 | |
| Preceded by | Clifford C. Furnas |
| Succeeded by | Robert L. Ketter |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 14, 1922 Brooklyn, New York, U.S. |
| Died | June 2, 2007 (aged 84) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Education | Columbia University (BA) Harvard University (MA) |
Martin Meyerson (November 14, 1922 – June 2, 2007) was an American city planner, academic, and president of the University of Pennsylvania from 1970 to 1981. His research, mentorship, essays, and consulting were focused on post-World War II urban policy at the municipal and federal levels.