Clifford Lee Lord
Clifford Lee Lord | |
|---|---|
| 4th President of Hofstra University | |
| In office October 1, 1964 – September 1, 1972 | |
| Preceded by | John Cranford Adams |
| Succeeded by | James H. Marshall |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 4, 1912 |
| Died | October 22, 1980 (aged 68) |
| Alma mater | Amherst College (BA, MA) Columbia University |
Clifford Lee Lord (September 4, 1912 – October 22, 1980) was a historian and American Administrator who served as the 4th President of Hofstra University from 1964 to 1972. He previously served as the dean of the School of General Studies at Columbia University, where he taught history. After his tenure at Hofstra, he served as the President of the Hudson Institute. He died of cancer on October 22, 1980.