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Daniel Berg

b. 1929

American academic administrator

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About Daniel Berg

Born 1929.

Daniel Berg (born June 1, 1929) is a educator, scientist and was the fifteenth president of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.

Education Daniel Berg was born on June 1, 1929, in New York City. In 1984, he was named acting president on the death of the previous president, George Low, and became president of Rensselaer in 1985. He served as president until 1987,

Daniel Berg is to receive an honorary doctorate from his alma mater, the City College of New York, at its Commencement ceremony on May 29, 2026.

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Important facts

Birth century
Education
City College of New York, Yale University, Stuyvesant High School, Doctor of Philosophy
Employers
Carnegie Mellon University, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Awards
Wilbur Cross Medal

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Daniel Berg?

American academic administrator

When was Daniel Berg born?

Daniel Berg was born on 1 June 1929 in New York City.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Daniel Berg

· Wikidata: Q15994927

· DBpedia: Daniel Berg (educator)

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