Harold Tanner, a distinguished alumnus and chairman emeritus of the Cornell Board of Trustees, passed away at 93, leaving a profound legacy. He served on the board from 1982 to 1997, later becoming chair from 1997 to 2002. Tanner played a crucial role in Cornell's first billion-dollar endowment campaign and facilitated the transition of first-year students to North Campus residences. His dedication to Cornell was praised by many leaders, emphasizing his role as a mentor and philanthropist who greatly influenced the university's direction and stability.
"Harold Tanner led by example and nurtured generations of future Cornell benefactors, who have gone on to strengthen the university in countless ways," President Michael I. Kotlikoff said.
"Harold's imprint is felt all over Cornell as he inspired countless others through his board leadership and as a leading philanthropist," said Kraig Kayser, MBA '84, chair of the Cornell Board of Trustees.
"Harold was a very special man - 100% dedicated to Cornell, and steadfast in his belief that the university would always 'Do the Greatest Good.' He will be sorely missed," said Anne Smalling '87.
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