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Friends, colleagues, and Search Institute staff continue to mourn the loss of Dr. Peter Benson, former President and CEO of Search Institute. We are also reminded, with every story or testament we hear or receive, just how fortunate we all were to have Peter with us doing so much good, for so long. For this, we are forever thankful. Click on the links below to read heartfelt tributes from friends and colleagues of Peter Benson.
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Dr. Juan Carlos Araque, visiting professor and faculty advisor at the University of Southern California, reflects on how Peter Benson both directly and indirectly influenced his career path.
Read Juan Carlos Araque's tribute >

Dr. Matthew Bundick Director of Research for the Quaglia Institute for Student Aspirations and Adjunct Assistant Professor in the School of Education at the University of Pittsburgh, remembers his friendship with Peter Benson. Read Matthew Bundick's tribute >

Human development scholar, Dr. William Damon, shares the inspiring story of how Peter Benson's work influenced a young person in his own life. Read William Damon's tribute >

Dr. Jacquelynne Eccles, professor at the University of Michigan, remembers Peter Benson's shining moment with His Holiness, The Dalai Lama. Read Jacquelynne Eccles' tribute >

Dr. Howard Gardner, Hobbs Professor of Cognition and Education at
Harvard Graduate School of Education, shares his own memories of Peter Benson.
Read Howard Gardner's tribute to Peter Benson >

Cynthia King-Guffey, Executive Director, Thrive Foundation for Youth(1998-2007)shares the story of how Peter Benson transformed her way of thinking about youth.Read Cynthia King-Guffey's tribute to Peter Benson >

Robert Granger, President of the William T. Grant Foundation, shares his memory of how Peter Benson influenced his organization.
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Carol Gray, Executive Director of the Thrive Foundation for Youth, reflects on how Peter Benson became an advocate for thriving youth.
Read Carol Gray's tribute >

Bob and Dottie King, founders of the Thrive Foundation for Youth, share their Peter Benson story. Read the Thrive Foundation's tribute >

Dr. Pamela King, Assistant Professor of Family and Marital Studies at Fuller Theological Seminary, remembers the way Peter Benson led a life of purpose. Read Pamela King's tribute >

David Osher, Vice-President of Human & Social Development at the
American Institutes for Research remembers the way in which Peter Benson changed the field of Youth Development. Read David Osher's tribute >

Alma Powell, Chair of America's Promise Alliance, shares a tribute to Peter Benson on behalf of the Alliance. Read the tribute >

Dr. Jean Rhodes, Professor of Psychology at The University of Massachusetts in Boston, shares her view of Peter Benson's life.
Read Jean Rhodes' tribute >

Gene Roehlkepartain, Acting President and CEO of Search Institute shares a poignant message about Peter Benson's legacy at Search Institute. Read Gene Roehlkepartain's tribute >

Susan Savell, Director of Prevention and Positive Youth Development at Spurwink Services shares her own letter to Peter Benson. Read Susan Savell's tribute >

Dr. Peter Scales, Senior Fellow at Search Institute, shares his personal tribute to Peter Benson. Read Peter Scales' tribute >

Dr. Merton Strommen, former President of Search Institute, shares his Peter Benson story.
Read Merton Strommen's tribute >

Dr. Barbara Varenhorst, Psychologist and founder of the Peer Counseling Program shares her story of how Peter Benson inspired, and continues to inspire her. Read Barbara Varenhorst's tribute >

Dr. Linda Wagener, Partner, Marigold Associates shares her own moving and poetic tribute to Peter Benson. Read Linda Wagener's tribute >

Dr. David Scott Yeager, Assistant Professor of Developmental Psychology at The University of Texas in Austin, shares his memory of how Peter Benson influenced his career. Read David Yeager's tribute >