David P. Gardner

David P. Gardner
15th President of the
University of California
In office
1983–1992
Preceded byDavid S. Saxon
Succeeded byJack W. Peltason
10th President of the
University of Utah
In office
1973–1983
Preceded byAlfred C. Emery
Succeeded byChase N. Peterson
Personal details
Born
David Pierpont Gardner

(1933-03-24)March 24, 1933
Berkeley, California, U.S.
DiedJanuary 2, 2024(2024-01-02) (aged 90)
Park City, Utah, U.S.
Spouses
  • Elizabeth Fuhriman
    (m. 1958; died 1991)
  • Sheila S. Rogers
    (m. 1995)
Children4
Alma materBrigham Young University
University of California, Berkeley
ProfessionUniversity administrator, professor
Academic work
DisciplineEducation
Institutions

David Pierpont Gardner (March 24, 1933 – January 2, 2024) was an American university administrator, and professor who served as the 15th president of the University of California. He also served as president of the University of Utah.