Bard College President Leon Botstein Named among the Carnegie Corporation’s 2024 Class of Great Immigrants

President Leon Botstein has been named among the 2024 Class of Great Immigrants by the Carnegie Corporation of New York. Every Fourth of July, the Carnegie Corporation celebrates remarkable Americans—all naturalized citizens—who have enriched and strengthened American democracy through their actions and contributions. Botstein, who was born in Switzerland to Polish parents who escaped Nazi persecution, immigrated to the United States when he was two years old. Since 1975, he has served as the president of Bard College, in addition to his roles as music director and principal conductor of the American Symphony Orchestra, founder and music director of The Orchestra Now, artistic codirector of Bard SummerScape and the Bard Music Festival, and principal guest conductor of the Jerusalem Symphony Orchestra. The 2024 cohort of Great Immigrants includes 24 individuals from 16 countries, representing a wide range of backgrounds and are recognized for their work in public service, education, health, journalism, the arts, and business, among other fields.

Post Date: 06-28-2024