News
July 20, 2015
Wilson School Remembers Richard C. Leone, MPA ’65, Ph.D. ’69
A message from Dean Cecilia Rouse: Richard C. Leone, MPA ’65, Ph.D. ’69 passed away last week at the age of 75. He was most recently a senior fellow at the Century Foundation (formerly the Twentieth Century Fund), where he served as president from 1989 to 2011. Dick was an important presence at the Woodrow Wilson School. He was the first student to receive a Ph.D. in public affairs at the School, having completed an MPA focusing on urban affairs four years prior. He is remembered for his sharp intellect, which he combined with a hands-on ability to get things done. Dick used these skills in multiple roles in both state and federal government: his…
