GREGORY WILLIAMS

WILLIAMS--Gregory H. The City College of New York mourns the passing of Dr. Gregory H. Williams, scholar, award-winning author and 11th President of The City College of New York. Under his leadership from, 2001 to 2009, CCNY gained in national recognition. His many accomplishments included opening the first residence hall built for a CUNY campus, and the completion of a new home for the Bernard and Anne Spitzer School of Architecture. In addition, Dr. Williams led the first capital campaign in CCNY history then, raising more than $310 million during his tenure. Major gifts included $26m from alumnus and Intel Corp. co-founder Andrew Grove for The Grove School of Engineering; and $25m from the Bernard and Anne Spitzer Charitable Trust for the Spitzer School of Architecture. The City College is proud and privileged to have known and to have worked with Dr. Williams. Our hearts and condolences go out to his family. Vincent Boudreau, President