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]
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† – Chaired a committee along with Duncan that ran Auburn, but never held the title of president‡ – Served as interim president prior to being named the permanent president
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