In Memory of Don Shriver Jr. ’51, ‘Giant’ Credited With Saving Union Theological Seminary
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A Presbyterian minister and respected public theologian, Shriver is the author of more than 15 books, including Honest Patriots: Loving a Country Enough to Remember Its Misdeeds (2005), which won the prestigious Grawemeyer Foundation prize in 2009.
The Rev. Donald W. Shriver Jr. ’51 died July 28 at the age of 93. Known for his intellect, compassion and courage, Shriver spoke out against racial injustice and white supremacy throughout his lengthy career.