Mr.
Nils Yngve Wessell
(
–
)
1914
2007
Tufts College
;
Medford, MA
Psychologist; Educator; Academic administrator; Foundation executive
Area
Leadership, Policy, and Communications
Specialty
Educational and Academic Leadership
Elected
1954
On retirement in 1979, he had served the previous eleven years as president of the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, preceded by fourteen years as president of Tufts University. From 1957 to 1959 he served the Academy as vice president for the social arts and sciences. Since retiring he has served as trustee of non-profit organizations and director of corporations.
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