Institute Insider

Founding Humphrey Institute dean Harlan Cleveland died May 30, 2008, from natural causes. He was 90 years old. Cleveland enjoyed a long career in public service, international affairs, global humanitarian relief, and education. From 1980 to 1987, Cleveland helped develop and lead the Hubert H. Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs at the University of Minnesota. Among his many awards, Cleveland received the Presidential Medal of Freedom, America's highest civilian honor for meritorious service, in recognition of his commitment and dedication to this country. In 2007, he was recognized by the Humphrey Institute with the Hubert H. Humphrey Public Leadership Award. A memorial will be held at the chapel at Falcon's Landing in Sterling, Virginia, at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday June 19.

Read Cleveland's obituary and other media articles about him at www.hhh.umn.edu/news/headlines/headlines2008/cleveland.html.