Charles Lewis Beach | |
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| 4th President of the University of Connecticut | |
| In office 1908–1928 | |
| Preceded by | Edwin O. Smith |
| Succeeded by | Charles B. Gentry |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 6, 1866 Whitewater, Wisconsin |
| Died | September 15, 1933 (aged 67) Storrs, Connecticut |
| Nationality | American |
| Spouse | Louise Crombie Beach |
| Alma mater | University of Wisconsin–Madison (B.A./B.S.) |
| Profession | Professor of dairy science, academic administrator, agricultural educator |
Charles Lewis Beach (April 6, 1866 — September 15, 1933) was an American agricultural educator who served as the 4th president of Connecticut Agricultural College, now the University of Connecticut, from 1908 to 1928.[1] Beach played a pivotal role in UConn's development.[2] He also laid the foundations for the future William Benton Museum of Art.[3] Beach is one of only five presidents to hold the honorary title of President Emeritus.[4]
- ^ Stemmons, Walter; Schenker, André (1931). Connecticut Agricultural College: A History. Storrs, Conn. OCLC 926142.
{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link) - ^ Barnett, James H. (1969). Mr Beach: A Profile of Charles Lewis Beach, President, Connecticut Agricultural College, 1908-1928. Storrs, Conn.: The University of Connecticut. hdl:11134/20004:20071487. Retrieved 2020-07-29.
- ^ Stave, Bruce M (2006). Red Brick in the Land of Steady Habits: Creating the University of Connecticut, 1881-2006. Lebanon, NH: Univ. Press of New England. ISBN 978-1-58465-569-5. OCLC 836219917.
- ^ Ballestrini, Christine (2019-05-24). "University of Connecticut Office of the President | History". Retrieved 2020-07-30.