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Henry S. Bienen

Interim University President

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Northwestern’s Interim President

Henry Bienen

About Henry Bienen

A nationally recognized leader in higher education, Henry S. Bienen was Northwestern's president from 1994-2009. He led Northwestern to increased academic prominence, financial strength and athletic success. During his tenure, Northwestern faculty and students received numerous academic awards, the endowment quintupled, applications for admission skyrocketed and the University’s reputation grew both nationally and internationally.

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