John A. DiBiaggio | |
|---|---|
 DiBiaggio in 1995 | |
| 11th President of Tufts University | |
| In office 1992–2001 | |
| Preceded by | Jean Mayer |
| Succeeded by | Lawrence S. Bacow |
| 17th President of Michigan State University | |
| In office 1985–1992 | |
| Preceded by | M. Cecil Mackey |
| Succeeded by | Gordon Guyer |
| 10th President of the University of Connecticut | |
| In office 1979–1985 | |
| Preceded by | Glenn W. Ferguson |
| Succeeded by | John T. Casteen III |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 11, 1932 San Antonio, Texas, US |
| Died | February 1, 2020 (aged 87) Centennial, Colorado, US |
| Alma mater | Eastern Michigan University (B.A.) University of Detroit (D.D.S.) University of Michigan (M.A.) |
| Profession | Academic administrator |
John Angelo DiBiaggio (September 11, 1932 – February 1, 2020) was an American dentist and academic who served as president of the University of Connecticut from 1979 to 1985, president of Michigan State University from 1985 to 1992, and president of Tufts University from 1992 to 2001.[1] He was a "people person" known for his fundraising skills and fostering collaboration, interdisciplinary research and learning, and civic engagement.[2]
- ^ Marquard, Bryan (2020-02-08). "Dr. John A. DiBiaggio, Tufts University president who advocated for students' public engagement, dies at 87". BostonGlobe.com. Retrieved 2020-09-16.
- ^ "Tufts Picks Michigan State's Leader as New President". The New York Times. 1992-05-20. Retrieved 2020-09-15.