Clifton Wharton Jr., MSU’s 1st Black president, dies

Clifton R. Wharton Jr., Who Broke Racial Barriers, Is Dead at 98
He was the first African American to become president of a large white university, C.E.O. of a major corporation and deputy secretary of state.
Who was Clifton Wharton Jr? Tributes pour in as MSU’s first black president dies at 98
Michigan State University's former president, Dr. Clifton Wharton Jr., has passed away. He was 98. The school has confirmed the news of his demise.
Clifton R. Wharton Jr., former Michigan State University president, dies at 98
Clifton R. Wharton Jr., former Michigan State University president and pioneer, is dead at the age of 98, the school said.
Clifton Wharton Jr., MSU’s first Black president, dies at 98
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — Clifton R. Wharton, Jr., Michigan State University’s first Black president, has died. He was 98 years old. The university announced his death late Saturday. The Detroit News reported Wharton died from some form of cancer.
Clifton R. Wharton Jr., First Black President At Michigan State University, Dies At 98
Clifton R. Wharton Jr., the first Black President at Michigan State University and philanthropic figure, has died at age 98.
Pioneering Leader Clifton R. Wharton Jr., First Black President of Michigan State University, Dies at 98 in New York City
Clifton R. Wharton Jr., the first Black president of Michigan State University, has died at 98. He served from 1970 to 1978 and later became the first Black CEO of a Fortune 500 company.
Clifton Wharton Jr., first Black president of MSU, dies at 98
Wharton guided the opening of 2 colleges and held a 'steadfast commitment to creating a ‘pluralistic university,' said MSU president Kevin Guskiewicz.
MSU's first African American president Clifton Wharton Jr. dies at 98
Former Michigan State University President Clifton Wharton Jr. has died. Wharton led the school between 1970-78, making him the first African American president of a major U.S. public research university. As president, he oversaw the creation of the MSU Foundation and established an anti-discrimination judicial board.
Clifton Wharton Jr., barrier-breaking leader in academia and business, dies at 98
Clifton R. Wharton Jr., who shattered racial barriers in a multifaceted career in education, international development and business, serving as the first Black president of a major, predominantly White university and later becoming the first person of color to lead a Fortune 500 company,
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Fmr. MSU president and pioneer Clifton R. Wharton Jr. has died
LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — Clifton R. Wharton Jr., former Michigan State University president and all-around pioneer, has ...
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Former MSU President, Clifton Wharton Jr., dies at 98
EAST LANSING, Mich. — (WSYM) Clifton Wharton Jr., former President of Michigan State University, died at 98. When elected ...
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Clifton R. Wharton Jr, first Black MSU president, dies at 98
Dr. Clifton R. Wharton Jr, MSU’s first Black president and a community leader and pioneer, has died at the age of 98. During ...