U remembers visionary president David P. Gardner


The University of Utah mourns the loss of David Pierpont Gardner, 10th president of the university. Gardner served in the role from 1973 to 1983 and led the U through a period of significant progress and growth.

He is credited with elevating the academic excellence and prominence of the university and strengthening the U’s status as a major research institution. A widely recognized thought leader and expert on education, Gardner advocated for improving U.S. public schools and making undergraduate education a national priority.