George Erik Rupp

George Erik Rupp
President of the International Rescue Committee
In office
2003–2013
Preceded byReynold Levy
Succeeded byDavid Miliband
18th President of Columbia University
In office
1993–2002
Preceded byMichael I. Sovern
Succeeded byLee Bollinger
5th President of Rice University
In office
1985–1993
Preceded byNorman Hackerman
Succeeded byS. Malcolm Gillis
Personal details
Born (1942-09-22) September 22, 1942 (age 82)
Summit, New Jersey
SpouseNancy Rupp
EducationPrinceton University (BA)
Yale University (BDiv)
Harvard University (PhD)
Academic background
ThesisThe cross and "unbelief": Christology in the context of religious pluralism (1972)
Academic work
DisciplineTheology
Institutions

George Erik Rupp (born September 22, 1942)[1] is an American educator and theologian, who served successively as president of Rice University, Columbia University, and the International Rescue Committee.

  1. ^ Kleinfield, N. R. (1993-02-02). "Man in the News; Theologian as Educator: George Erik Rupp". The New York Times.