Sarah Lawrence College

Founded in 1927, Sarah Lawrence College is a co-educational, four-year liberal arts college in the Lawrence Park section of Yonkers, New York, though it is located in the postal zone of Bronxville, New York, about thirty minutes north of New York City. It has a student population of 1,200 and is renowned for its strong writing and performance art departments and its rigorous, individualized approach to academics. Originally a women-only institution, Sarah Lawrence first officially opened its doors to men in 1969.

President

The current president is Michele Tolela Myers, who has served since 1998. Born in Morocco and raised in Paris, President Myers holds a Ph.D. and a master's degree from the University of Denver, another master's degree from Trinity University in San Antonio, and a diplôme in political science and economics from the Institute of Political Studies at the University of Paris. President Myers has seen the recent completion of a $75 million capital campaign at Sarah Lawrence, as well as the construction of several new buildings and facilities on the campus.

Related Topics:
University of Denver - Trinity University - University of Paris

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