Karen R. Lawrence
American college administrator and museum executive
About Karen R. Lawrence
Born 1949. Karen R. Lawrence is an American dean, academic administrator, university president, teacher of literature, scholar of English and writer.
Karen R. Lawrence is an American academic administrator serving as the ninth president of The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens. She previously served as the 10th president of Sarah Lawrence College.
Early life and education Lawrence was born in 1949. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from Yale University and a master's degree in English literature from Tufts University. Lawrence earned a PhD degree in literature from Columbia University in 1978. At the college, Lawrence was a successful college fundraiser, increased financial aid, and grew the size of the student body at the college. In July 2017, after 10 years as president, Lawrence stepped down.
In September 2018, Lawrence became the 9th President of The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens in San Marino, California.
Personal life Lawrence's husband is Peter F. Lawrence, a physician. They have two sons.
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American college administrator and museum executive
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Karen R. Lawrence was born in 1949.
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Karen R. Lawrence is a dean, academic administrator, university president, teacher of literature, scholar of English and writer.
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