Harold B. Crosby
Harold B. Crosby (September 21, 1918 – January 10, 1996) was the founding president of the University of West Florida and the second president of Florida International University. He received his bachelor's degree from Northwestern University,[1] and his law degree from the University of Florida.[2] He married Margaret Dutton Crosby, and they had two children: Susan Crosby Cross and Anne Bryan Crosby Higgins. He was remarried with Constance Westbury.[3]
| Preceded by NA |
President of University of West Florida 1964–1974 |
Succeeded by James A. Robinson |
| Preceded by Chuck Perry |
President of Florida International University 1976–1979 |
Succeeded by Gregory Baker Wolfe |
Harold Crosby | |
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| Born | September 21, 1918 |
| Died | January 10, 1996 (aged 77) |
| Nationality | United States |
| Alma mater | University of Florida J.D. Northwestern Bachelors |
| Known for | Being the President of FIU Founder of UWF |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Higher Education |
References
- "Harold B. Crosby". Levin College of Law. 2014-06-26. Retrieved 2020-03-31.
- Florida International University (2011-11-29). "Former President Harold B. Crosby and Three Other People". FIU Image Collection.
- "Harold B. Crosby". Levin College of Law. 2014-06-26. Retrieved 2020-04-07.
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