| Harry M. Philpott | |
| President of Auburn University | |
| Term Start: | 1965 |
| Term End: | 1980 |
| Predecessor: | Ralph Brown Draughon |
| Successor: | Hanley Funderburk |
| Birth Date: | 7 May 1917 |
| Birth Place: | Bassett, Virginia |
| Death Place: | Auburn, Alabama |
Harry Melvin Philpott (May 6, 1917 – January 28, 2008) was the President of Auburn University from 1965 to 1980.[1] [2] [3] [4]
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]