Paul G. Pearson
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| President Paul Pearson | |
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| Miami University and Rutgers University |
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| Term | 1981 – 1992 |
| Predecessor | Phillip R. Shriver |
| Successor | Paul G. Risser |
| Born | 1927 Lake Worth, Florida |
| Died | 2000 Oxford, Ohio |
| Alma mater | University of Florida |
| Spouse | Winifred Pearson |
Dr. Paul G. Pearson (1927-August 12, 2000) was an American academic, who had served as president of Miami University and as acting president of Rutgers University. 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.
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| Preceded by Phillip R. Shriver |
President of Miami University 1981 – 1992 |
Succeeded by Paul G. Risser |
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