Biography

Paul Lacey was Earlham’s Acting President in 1973-74 and previously its provost for three years.

A Philadelphia native, Lacey earned a B.A. from the University of Pennsylvania and was awarded a Ph.D. by Harvard University. He taught in the English Department at Earlham from 1960-2003 and was a Professor Emeritus of English.

Well-known on an international level, Lacey shared his wisdom through extensive writing and speaking. He was involved with the American Friends Service Committee, beginning in 1954, having served on the Conscientious Objectors Services and Rights of Conscience Committee, the Standing Nominating Committee, the AFSC Nobel Peace Prize Nominating Committee and the AFSC National Board of Directors.

A prolific writer and speaker on Quaker subjects, he retired in 2003. Afterwards he served as Clerk of the Board of Directors and Clerk of the Corporation for the American Friends Service Committee from 2001 to 2010.

He was Clerk of the Faculty, 1968-1969, 1982-1984.

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