Peter E. Nathan

Our daughter (now a faculty member at Iowa) forwarded the news to us about Dr. Nathan. We were saddened to learn that he had passed. He was the first provost that we ever got to know, very accessible and supportive of the things that really mattered for Iowa and for higher education more broadly. He dedicated himself to important cultural changes at Iowa, and we have carried his inspiration with us in the years since we left the university.

More importantly, he was personable. He...

May we express our condolences and deepest sympathies during this most difficult time. May the Father of tender mercies comfort all who are enduring this trial.

It was a great shock followed by deep sadness to learn that my friend, colleague and mentor Peter Nathan had died. It is hard to imagine someone so vital to suddenly be an absent member of his large "family" of friends and relatives - although he will be ever present in the memories each of us has of this extraordinarily wonderful person.

Peter Nathan hired me as Dean of the Graduate College while he was Provost and by the time I arrived at the University of Iowa six months later, I...

My condolences... & thanks to you for sharing Peter with us. He was a "Giant in the Field", whose work has helped so many people.

Sincere condolences goes out to the Nathan family for your sad loss. May GOD be with the family as you mourn your loss.

Our sincerest sympathies. Pete was a friend and a mentor. Esther and Paul retish