Franklin Patterson

1916–1994 (age 78)

academic administrator

Biography

Franklin Patterson dedicated his life to strengthening American higher education, serving as an academic administrator whose vision helped shape cooperative and experimental learning communities.

As the founding president of Hampshire College, he championed interdisciplinary study and student-centered inquiry, leaving a legacy of innovation and mentorship for faculty and learners alike.

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