Claire Fagin

Claire Fagin FAAN
Claire Fagin in 1993 after being named interim president of the University of Pennsylvania
Interim President of the University of Pennsylvania
In office 1993–1994
Preceded by	Sheldon Hackney
Succeeded by	Judith Rodin
Dean of the School of Nursing of the University of Pennsylvania
In office 1977–1992
Preceded by	Dorothy Mereness
Succeeded by	Norma Lang
Personal details
Born	Claire Muriel Mintzer (1926-11-25)November 25, 1926 New York City, U.S.
Died	January 16, 2024(2024-01-16) (aged 97) New York City, U.S.
Spouse	Samuel Fagin ​ ​ (m. 1952; died 2019)​
Children	2
Alma mater	Columbia University New York University

Claire Muriel Fagin FAAN (née Mintzner; November 25, 1926 – January 16, 2024) was an American nurse, educator, and academic. She was an early advocate of family-centered care, with major contributions to psychiatric nursing, nursing education and geriatric nursing. Fagin was also one of the first women to serve as president of an Ivy League university.