Walter C. Langsam

Walter C. Langsam
Langsam c. 1968
President of the University of Cincinnati
In office 1955–1971
Preceded by	Raymond Walters
Succeeded by	Warren Bennis
Personal details
Born	Walter Consuelo Langsam (1906-01-02)January 2, 1906 Vienna, Austria
Died	August 14, 1985(1985-08-14) (aged 79)
Nationality	American
Alma mater	Columbia University
Occupation	Historian

Walter Consuelo Langsam (January 2, 1906 – August 14, 1985) was an American historian who served as president of the University of Cincinnati from 1955 to 1971. He wrote 15 books, including "The World Since 1919". He was succeeded by Warren G. Bennis.

Langsam was born January 2, 1906, in Vienna, Austria. He received his doctoral degree from Columbia University. He was on the faculty of Columbia University beginning in 1927.[1]

While president of the University of Cincinnati, Langsam oversaw its growth from 14,000 students to 35,000 students. The annual budget grew far faster under his guidance, exploding from $10 million a year to $102 million.[2]

References

1. Chicago Tribune bio of Langsam
2. Chicago Tribune obituary for Langsam

Academic offices
Preceded by Raymond Walters	President of the University of Cincinnati 1955 – 1971	Succeeded by Warren G. Bennis