Philip E. Austin

Philip E. Austin
13th President of the University of Connecticut
In office
October 1996 – September 2007
Preceded byHarry J. Hartley
Succeeded byMichael J. Hogan
3rd Chancellor of the University of Alabama System
In office
1989–1996
Preceded byThomas A. Bartlett
Succeeded byThomas C. Meredith
11th President of Colorado State University
In office
1984–1989
Preceded byRalph E. Christoffersen
Succeeded byAlbert C. Yates
Personal details
Born (1942-03-25) March 25, 1942 (age 82)
Fargo, North Dakota, US
Alma materNorth Dakota State University (B.S.)
North Dakota State University (MS)
Michigan State University (M.A.)
Michigan State University (Ph.D.)
ProfessionAcademic administrator, economist

Philip E. Austin (born March 25, 1942)[1] is an American economist who served as the 13th president of the University of Connecticut from October 1, 1996 to September 14, 2007.[2] He returned to serve as interim president in May 2010 following the abrupt departure of Michael J. Hogan.[3] Prior to UConn, Austin served as president of Colorado State University (1984–1989) and chancellor of the University of Alabama System (1989–1996).[4]

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  4. ^ Stave, Bruce M. (2006). Red Brick in the Land of Steady Habits: Creating the University of Connecticut, 1881-2006. Hanover, NH: University of Connecticut. ISBN 978-1-58465-569-5. OCLC 917293142.