David Leebron
American university president and law school dean / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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David W. Leebron (born February 12, 1955) is an American legal scholar who served as the 7th President of Rice University from 2004 to 2022. He was a professor and dean of Columbia Law School, until he was named president of Rice University on July 1, 2004. In 2024, he was named the new president and CEO of Texas 2036.[2]
Quick Facts 7th President of Rice University, Preceded by ...
David Leebron | |
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7th President of Rice University | |
In office July 1, 2004 – June 30, 2022[1] | |
Preceded by | S. Malcolm Gillis |
Succeeded by | Reginald DesRoches |
Personal details | |
Born | (1955-02-12) February 12, 1955 (age 69) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
Spouse |
Y. Ping Sun (m. 1990) |
Children | 2 |
Education | Harvard University (BA, JD) |
Website | Office of the President |
Academic work | |
Discipline | Law |
Institutions | |
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