This week saw the passing of Paul L. Ward ‘33, former president of Sarah Lawrence College. Ward, who was 94, was the fifth president of Sarah Lawrence, taking the helm in 1960. After five years as president, Ward left to head the American Historical Association, a post he held until he retired in 1974.
Ward was born in Turkey, served as a researcher for the OSS during World War II, was a missionary in China, and taught at Colby College, among other notable achievements.
A memorial service will be held on December 10, 2005, at the Church of St. Martin-in-the-Fields in Philadelphia.