Harry Melvin Philpott (May 6, 1917 – January 28, 2008) was the President of Auburn University from 1965 to 1980.[1][2][3][4]

Biography

Harry M. Philpott graduated from Washington and Lee University in 1938.[2] He served as a chaplain in the United States Navy during World War II.[2] In 1947, Philpott received a PhD from Yale University in religion and higher education.[2] From 1947 to 1952, he taught at the University of Florida,[2] and from 1952 to 1957 he served as Dean of religious life at Stephens College.[2] In addition, Harry M. Philpott was also the vice-president of the University of Florida from 1957 to 1965, but is most known for serving as the President of Auburn University from 1965 until 1980.[2]

References

  1. ^ Auburn library
  2. ^ a b c d e f g Auburn biography
  3. ^ Encyclopedia of Alabama
  4. ^ Funeral
Academic offices
Preceded by President of Auburn University
1965–1980 		Succeeded by


Allikas: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harry_M._Philpott
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