Presidents of Cooper Union explained

Post:President
Body:Cooper Union
Insignia:Cooper Union.svg
Incumbent:Laura Sparks
Appointer:Cooper Union Board of Trustees
First:Peter Cooper

The president of Cooper Union is the chief administrator of Cooper Union.

History

The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art was founded in 1859 by industrialist, inventor and philanthropist Peter Cooper. From its inception, the college committed to providing full scholarships, regardless of need, to its students.

List of presidents of the Cooper Union

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Moment #001: The Cooper Union Begins . cooper.edu . The Cooper Union . 12 July 2022 . en.
  2. News: COOPER UNION HONORS MEMORY OF CUTTING; Opening of Academic Year Is Delayed Till Tuesday -- 3,000 Expected in Classes. . 12 July 2022 . . 23 September 1934.
  3. News: DUNN CHOSEN HEAD OF COOPER UNION; Leader in Science, Engineering and Education Elected by Board of the School. . 12 July 2022 . . 2 February 1935.
  4. News: BURDELL RETIRES AT COOPER UNION; President for 22 Years Will Head Mideast Technical University in Turkey . 12 July 2022 . . 11 January 1960.
  5. News: NEW HEAD NAMED BY COOPER UNION; Nuclear Physicist, 49, Will Take Office in June -- Humanities Stressed . 12 July 2022 . . 6 February 1961.
  6. News: CHIEF INSTALLED BY COOPER UNION; Humphreys Asks College to Cultivate Original Thought . 12 July 2022 . . 13 February 1962.
  7. News: Dr. Richard Humphreys Dies; President of Cooper Union, 57 . 12 July 2022 . . 9 August 1968.
  8. News: Gould . Jack . Educational TV Official Will Head Cooper Union . 12 July 2022 . . 13 March 1969.
  9. News: Asbury . Edith Evans . Cooper Union Revises Inauguration Over Boycott . 12 July 2022 . . 19 October 1980.
  10. News: Despite Boycott, President of Cooper Union Is Installed . 12 July 2022 . . 21 October 1980.
  11. News: Hays . Constance L. . A NEW PRESIDENT FOR COOPER UNION . 12 July 2022 . . 17 April 1988.
  12. News: Holloway . Lynette . Cooper Union Picks Physicist as First Black President . 12 July 2022 . . 18 November 1999.
  13. News: Foderaro . Lisa W. . Cooper Union President to Retire Next Year . 12 July 2022 . . April 20, 2010 . en.
  14. News: Foderaro . Lisa W. . Provost of Tufts University Will Be Named President of Cooper Union . 12 July 2022 . . 7 February 2011.
  15. News: Harris . Elizabeth A. . Cooper Union Offers to Let President Go as Part of Deal With State Attorney General . 12 July 2022 . . 11 April 2015.
  16. Web site: Cacciatore . Lawrence . Minutes of the Board of Trustees Meeting of December 9, 2015 . The Cooper Union . 14 July 2022.
  17. Web site: Meet Laura Sparks . cooper.edu . . 12 July 2022 . en.
  18. Web site: Laura Sparks . cooper.edu . . 12 July 2022 . en.