William G. Bowen
William G. Bowen was President of Princeton University from 1972 to 1988, where he served as professor of economics and public affairs and oversaw academic growth, coeducation, and diversification efforts.[1][2][4] He then led The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation as president from 1988 to 2006, authoring or co-authoring over 20 books on higher education topics and founding initiatives like JSTOR and ARTstor.[1][2][3][5] A influential figure in American higher education, he received the National Humanities Medal in 2012 and was recognized for his scholarship and leadership until his passing.[2][6]
Higher Education
Economics
Public Affairs
Crossing the Finish Line: Completing College at America's Public Universities
The Shape of the River: Long-Term Consequences of Considering Race in College and University Admissions
Lessons Learned: Reflections of a University President
Higher Education in the Digital Age
The Board Book: An Insider's Guide for Directors and Trustees
Equity and Excellence in American Higher Education (Thomas Jefferson Foundation Distinguished Lecture Series)
Inside the Boardroom: Governance by Directors and Trustees
Reclaiming the Game: College Sports and Educational Values (The William G. Bowen Book 40)