John Jay Iselin

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John Jay Iselin (December 8, 1933 - May 6, 2008), great-great-great-great-grandson of John Jay,[1] was president of the Marconi fellowship foundation at Columbia University.[2] He was also an adjunct faculty member of the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism.[3]

Until 2000, Iselin served as President of The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art. Before that he served as president of WNET.

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  1. ^ Fred Knubel, Columbia Celebrates 250th Birthday of John Jay, Class of 1764 Conference, Exhibits Mark Contributions of a Founder
  2. ^ Suzanne Trimel, Columbia University Record John Jay Iselin Named President of Marconi Foundation; Reception Honors Fellows (Oct. 2, 2000) 26 (05)
  3. ^ John Jay Iselin Adjunct Faculty The Graduate School of Journalism
Preceded by
Bill N. Lacy		 President of Cooper Union
1987—2000		 Succeeded by
George Campbell Jr.