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Paul G. Pearson

Paul G. Pearson
President of
Miami University
In office
1981–1992
Preceded by Phillip R. Shriver
Succeeded by Paul G. Risser
Acting President of
Rutgers University
Personal details
Born 1926
Lake Worth, Florida
Died 2000
Oxford, Ohio
Spouse(s) Winifred Pearson
Alma mater University of Florida

Paul Guy Pearson (December 5, 1926 – August 12, 2000) was an American academic, who served as president of Miami University and as acting president of Rutgers University.

He was born and educated in Lake Worth, Florida. Dr. Pearson received his Bachelors, Masters, and Doctorate all from the University of Florida.

Dr. Pearson started his academic career at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey. While at this institution he served as a Zoology Professor for 26 years. While at Rutgers he served as the acting President. In 1981, he was hired as the President of Miami University. He served as the head of this institution until 1992.

Pearson Hall on the Miami University campus is named in his honor.



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