Nathan M. Pusey

1907–2001 (age 94)

educator

Biography

Nathan M. Pusey shaped higher education with thoughtful leadership, believing firmly in the power of liberal learning to cultivate public-minded citizens. His tenure as an educator was marked by steady stewardship and a commitment to academic excellence.

He welcomed spirited debate and believed in responsibility to the larger society, guiding institutions through challenging times with integrity. Those who worked alongside him remember the thoughtful conversations he held and the encouragement he extended to future scholars as he rests at Mount Auburn Cemetery.

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