Background
Achenbaum, W. Andrew was born on March 2, 1947 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Wilbert Andrew and Muriel (Maine) Achenbaum.
Achenbaum, W. Andrew was born on March 2, 1947 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Wilbert Andrew and Muriel (Maine) Achenbaum.
Bachelor, Amherst College, 1968; Master of Arts, University of Pennsylvania, 1970; Doctor of Philosophy, University of Michigan, 1976.
Assistant professor of history, Canisius College, Buffalo, New York, 1976-1980; from assistant professor to professor of history, associate vice president academic affairs, Carnegie Mellon U., Pittsburgh, 1980-1986; professor of history, deputy director, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, since 1987. Advisory board Carnegie Corporation, New York City, 1983-1987. Board directors National Council on theAging, Washington.
Fellow Gerontological Society (chair committees, chair-elect National Council on the Aging since 1997). Member Phi Beta Kappa.
Married Mary A. Schieve, April 17,1971. Children: Emily, Laura.
