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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