Jay F. W. Pearson (May 7, 1901 – August 8, 1965) was a marine biologist and university administrator, serving as both President and Chancellor of the

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Biography

Pearson served as president of the

from 1953 to 1962 and was a charter faculty member of the university. He was recruited from the

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and succeeded

Bowman Foster Ashe Bowman Foster Ashe (April 3, 1885 – December 16, 1952) was a U.S. educator who served as the first president of the University of Miami. Early life and education Bowman Foster Ashe was born in Scottdale, Pennsylvania, a suburb of Pittsburgh, ...

as University of Miami president. Pearson ushered in a decade of growth for the University of Miami. During his presidency, UM awarded its first doctorate degrees and ended racial segregation. Enrollment increased by more than 4,000 during his tenure. He spearheaded the university's desegregation and over 70 African-American students enrolled for the first time. Pearson was named Chancellor after retiring as President.

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