Henry Mitchell MacCracken

Biography

Henry Mitchell MacCracken devoted his life to education, serving as chancellor of New York University and guiding the institution through a period of growth and higher aspirations. A champion of academic discipline and civic-minded learning, he urged scholars and students alike to sustain the public spirit that undergirded democracy.

His leadership strengthened the university’s connections to the city it served, and his dedication to scholarly excellence ensured that generations of students could pursue their studies with confidence.