At Queens College, Dr. William Hamovitch was a Professor of Economics from 1953 through 1977 and Provost from 1977 through 1986.
He served as acting president from March through August, 1985.
“President Cohen announced his resignation last semester to become Executive Vice-President of the Jewish Joint Distribution Committee, after serving in his position since 1978. College Provost William Hamovitch has been named by CUNY Chancellor Joseph Murphy as Acting President beginning March 1.”