David Leebron | |
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| 7th President of Rice University | |
| In office July 1, 2004 – June 30, 2022[1] | |
| Preceded by | S. Malcolm Gillis |
| Succeeded by | Reginald DesRoches |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 12, 1955 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Spouse |
Y. Ping Sun (m. 1990) |
| Children | 2 |
| Education | Harvard University (BA, JD) |
| Website | Office of the President |
| Academic work | |
| Discipline | Law |
| Institutions | |
David W. Leebron (born February 12, 1955) is an American legal scholar who served as the 7th President of Rice University from 2004 to 2022. He was a professor and dean of Columbia Law School, until he was named president of Rice University on July 1, 2004. In 2024, he was named the new president and CEO of Texas 2036.[2]
- ^ Miller, Doug (May 26, 2021). "Leebron to step down from Rice presidency in June 2022". Rice News and Media Relations. Retrieved November 29, 2023.
- ^ ["https://www.dallasnews.com/business/2024/02/06/david-leebron-to-take-reins-as-texas-2036s-new-president-and-ceo/ "David Leebron to take reins as Texas 2036′s new president and CEO"]. The Dallas Morning News. 2024-02-06. Retrieved 2024-02-06.
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