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Ernest L. Boyer

1928-09-13 – 1995-12-08

Life & Legacy

Ernest LeRoy Boyer (September 13, 1928 – December 8, 1995) was an American educator who most notably served as Chancellor of the State University of New York, United States Commissioner of Education, and President of the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. Boyer was recipient of numerous awards, including over 140 honorary doctorates.

Occupation & Career

teacher, educator

Education

Ohio State University; University of Southern California; Messiah University

Accomplishments, Inventions & Publications

National Humanities Medal; Charles Frankel Prize; honorary doctor of the Peking University; honorary doctor of the University of Miami

Legacy Highlights

Honors & Awards

Charles Frankel Prize · honorary doctor of the Peking University · honorary doctor of the University of Miami · National Humanities Medal

Employer

Loyola Marymount University · University of California, Santa Barbara

Education & Institutions

Messiah University · Ohio State University · University of Southern California

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Sources & Provenance

  1. Wikidata population candidate Q5393421 — wikidata View source

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