Preceded by Albert N. Jorgensen Spouse(s) Marcia Babbidge | Nationality American Profession Educator Succeeded by Glenn W. Ferguson | |
Born May 18, 1925West Newton, Massachusetts, United States ( 1925-05-18 ) Children Aimee, Sandra and Alexander Died 27 March 1984, Farmington, Connecticut, United States | ||
Homer Daniel Babbage Jr. (May 18, 1925 - March 27, 1984) was an American historian who served as president of the University of Connecticut from 1962 to 1972. At time of appointment at age 37, he was the youngest state university president in the nation. He presided over major growth in academics, and Homer D. Babbidge Library is named after him. Babbidge was a member of the Acorn Club, elected in 1953.
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