Leon Goldstein

Leon M. Goldstein (died January 8, 1999) was a college administrator, President of Kingsborough Community College, and acting Chancellor of the City University of New York. The Leon M. Goldstein High School for the Sciences and the Leon M. Goldstein Performing Arts Center are both named in his honor.

Early life and education Goldstein was born in Borough Park, Brooklyn, to Jewish immigrants from Poland. He received his B.A. from City College of New York, and his M.A. from Brooklyn College.

Career Goldstein taught and was ultimately a professor of history, dean of faculty, and Vice President at New York City Community College from 1960 to 1971. In 1981 he was also Deputy Chancellor of the City University of New York. He also served as CUNY's Dean for Community Colleges. The 743-seat Leon M. Goldstein Performing Arts Center at Kingsborough was also named in his honor.