Bill Greiner
American lawyer / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Dear Wikiwand AI, let's keep it short by simply answering these key questions:
Can you list the top facts and stats about Bill Greiner?
Summarize this article for a 10 year old
William R. Greiner (June 9, 1934 – December 19, 2009) was President of the University at Buffalo (UB) in the State University of New York (SUNY) system from 1991 to 2004,[1] where he worked for 42 years.[2][3][4] Prior to becoming president,[5] Greiner served in other capacities in the University at Buffalo Law School, and in UB's administration.[2] He was educated at both Yale University and Wesleyan University, earning degrees in economics and law, including a doctorate in law from Yale.[2][6] Under Greiner's leadership, research, educational, sports, arts, and student living complexes were constructed.[2] Greiner co-wrote two books.[2] He retired from UB in 2009, and died shortly thereafter due to heart surgery complications.[2][7]
Bill Greiner | |
---|---|
![]() Greiner in 1991 | |
13th President of the University at Buffalo | |
In office 1991–2004 | |
Preceded by | Steven Sample |
Succeeded by | John B. Simpson |
Personal details | |
Born | William R. Greiner June 9, 1934 Meriden, Connecticut, U.S. |
Died | December 19, 2009(2009-12-19) (aged 75) Cleveland, Ohio |
Spouse | Carol (Morrissey) Greiner |
Children | Kevin, Terrence, Susan, Daniel |
Alma mater | Yale University, Wesleyan University |
Profession | Law, Higher education, Academic administration |
![Thumb image](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/d1/UB_President_William_R._Greiner_and_NY_Governor_Mario_Cuomo_at_UB%2C_Amherst%2C_New_York%2C_September_1992.jpg/640px-UB_President_William_R._Greiner_and_NY_Governor_Mario_Cuomo_at_UB%2C_Amherst%2C_New_York%2C_September_1992.jpg)
![Thumb image](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/1e/Bill_and_Carol_Greiner_at_UB_Homecoming_Football_Game%2C_Amherst%2C_New_York%2C_October_1992.jpg/320px-Bill_and_Carol_Greiner_at_UB_Homecoming_Football_Game%2C_Amherst%2C_New_York%2C_October_1992.jpg)