Philip E. Austin
Philip E. Austin | |
|---|---|
| 13th President of the University of Connecticut | |
| In office October 1996 – September 2007 | |
| Preceded by | Harry J. Hartley |
| Succeeded by | Michael J. Hogan |
| 3rd Chancellor of the University of Alabama System | |
| In office 1989–1996 | |
| Preceded by | Thomas A. Bartlett |
| Succeeded by | Thomas C. Meredith |
| 11th President of Colorado State University | |
| In office 1984–1989 | |
| Preceded by | Ralph E. Christoffersen |
| Succeeded by | Albert C. Yates |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 25, 1942 Fargo, North Dakota, US |
| Alma mater | North Dakota State University (B.S.) North Dakota State University (MS) Michigan State University (M.A.) Michigan State University (Ph.D.) |
| Profession | Academic administrator, economist |
Philip E. Austin (born March 25, 1942) is an American economist who served as the 13th president of the University of Connecticut from October 1, 1996 to September 14, 2007. He returned to serve as interim president in May 2010 following the abrupt departure of Michael J. Hogan. Prior to UConn, Austin served as president of Colorado State University (1984–1989) and chancellor of the University of Alabama System (1989–1996).