Greiner, William R.
Person
Biographical Note
William R. Greiner (1934-2009) joined the UB law faculty in 1967 and shortly thereafter became chairman of the Legal Studies Programs. By 1984, he was named UB's first University Provost. He served as interim president from March 1991 until his appointment as president by the Chancellor and Board of Trustees on September 25, 1991. Greiner's accomplishments as president included creating numerous trans-disciplinary research centers and institutes; reaffirming the University's commitment to public service; streamlining student services and record enrollments; increasing exchange and study abroad programs; conducting a record-breaking capital campaign; constructing a series of student residential centers and other major construction projects; creating of Task Forces on Women and on Racial and Ethnic Diversity; and moving the UB football team to Division 1-A. Greiner received the Chancellor Charles P. Norton Medal, the university's highest honor. In 2004 Greiner returned to teaching in the Law School.
William R. Greiner collection
Collection
Identifier: 4-13-1404
Abstract
The William R. Greiner collection is comprised of five distinct collections, each described in its own series: 4/13/819, New York State resolution on the death of William R. Greiner; 4/13/966, William R. Greiner inaugural letters; 4/13/1106, William R. Greiner Renmin Law School mementos; 4/13/1143, William R. Greiner speeches and remarks; and 4/13/1249, William R. Greiner Kente graduation stoles.
Found in:
University Archives
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William R. Greiner collection
William R. Greiner speeches and remarks, 1991-2004
Series
Identifier: 4/13/1143
Abstract
This collection contains the speeches and remarks given by William R. Greiner as President of the State University of New York at Buffalo. Greiner was the 13th President of the University.
Found in:
University Archives
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William R. Greiner collection