Donald Kennedy | |
|---|---|
| 8th President of Stanford University | |
| In office August 1, 1980 – September 1, 1992 | |
| Preceded by | Richard W. Lyman |
| Succeeded by | Gerhard Casper |
| Provost of Stanford University | |
| In office 1979–1980 | |
| Preceded by | Gerald J. Lieberman |
| Succeeded by | Albert M. Hastorf |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 18, 1931 New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Died | April 21, 2020 (aged 88) Redwood City, California, U.S. |
| Spouse(s) | Robin Kennedy |
| Children | Page Kennedy, Julia Kennedy-Tussing Step-children: Cameron Kennedy, Jamie Hamill |
| Alma mater | Harvard University |
| Profession | Professor, Journalist, Scientist |
Donald Kennedy (August 18, 1931 – April 21, 2020) was an American scientist, public administrator and academic. He served as Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration (1977–79), President of Stanford University (1980–92), and editor-in-chief of Science (journal) (2000–08).
Kennedy resigned as president of Stanford University in 1992 in the wake of a scandal involving expenses charged to the federal government.
Kennedy died of COVID-19 in Redwood City, California on April 21, 2020 at the age of 88.