1934 - 2022
Vartan Gregorian was an Armenian-American historian and educator, renowned for his leadership as the president of the Carnegie Corporation of New York from 1997 until his death in 2021. He previously served as the president of Brown University and the New York Public Library, becoming a prominent advocate for education, libraries, and the importance of cultural heritage. Gregorian's work significantly influenced educational policies and philanthropic initiatives in the United States and beyond.