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Walter C. Langsam

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Walter C. Langsam
Langsam c. 1968
President of the University of Cincinnati
In office
1955–1971
Preceded byRaymond Walters
Succeeded byWarren Bennis
Personal details
Born
Walter Consuelo Langsam

(1906-01-02)January 2, 1906
Vienna, Austria
DiedAugust 14, 1985(1985-08-14) (aged 79)
NationalityAmerican
Alma materColumbia University
OccupationHistorian

Walter Consuelo Langsam (January 2, 1906 – August 14, 1985) was an American historian who served as president of the University of Cincinnati from 1955 to 1971. He wrote 15 books, including "The World Since 1919". He was succeeded by Warren G. Bennis.

Langsam was born January 2, 1906, in Vienna, Austria. He received his doctoral degree from Columbia University. He was on the faculty of Columbia University beginning in 1927.[1]

While president of the University of Cincinnati, Langsam oversaw its growth from 14,000 students to 35,000 students. The annual budget grew far faster under his guidance, exploding from $10 million a year to $102 million.[2]

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Academic offices
Preceded by President of the University of Cincinnati
1955 – 1971
Succeeded by