Cornell President Emeritus Frank H.T. Rhodes (1926-2020)

                   
                Frank H.T. Rhodes, 9th President of Cornell, 1977 to 1995, with Rosa.
                Professor geology, Dean and Vice President University of Michigan, 1968 to 1976.
                Established Cornell as leading research university, and two capital campaigns.
                Cornell Theory Center named Frank H.T. Rhodes Hall in 1995.
                Sponsored President Lee Teng-hui of Taiwan to 1995 reunion as "Two Chinas".
                Fondly recalled for speaking eloquence and personal manner by alumni forever.     

 

                    

                Rosa, age 96, with daughter Jennifer McKendree, April 2023.                

                Cornell In Memorium Website

                Frank H.T. Rhodes Celebration of Life

                Veterans Remembrance Garden Dedication

                Sesquicentennial Commentary on The Geologic Aspects of Arts Quad Buildings.

 

                Thanks to Joseph ('60) and Pauline ('61) Degenfelder for the above links and photos.