Henry Sturgis Drinker

1850–1937 (age 87)

Mechanical engineer/educator

Biography

Henry Sturgis Drinker (1850-1937) was a mechanical engineer and educator who served as president of Lehigh University, where he expanded its engineering curriculum and championed rigorous scholarship balanced with humane values.

He later authored works on engineering practice and the arts, leaving behind a legacy of mentorship and thoughtful leadership honored by visitors to West Laurel Hill Cemetery.

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