John A. DiBiaggio

John A. DiBiaggio
DiBiaggio in 1995
11th President of Tufts University
In office
1992–2001
Preceded byJean Mayer
Succeeded byLawrence S. Bacow
17th President of Michigan State University
In office
1985–1992
Preceded byM. Cecil Mackey
Succeeded byGordon Guyer
10th President of the University of Connecticut
In office
1979–1985
Preceded byGlenn W. Ferguson
Succeeded byJohn T. Casteen III
Personal details
Born(1932-09-11)September 11, 1932
San Antonio, Texas, US
DiedFebruary 1, 2020(2020-02-01) (aged 87)
Centennial, Colorado, US
Alma materEastern Michigan University (B.A.)
University of Detroit (D.D.S.)
University of Michigan (M.A.)
ProfessionAcademic administrator

John Angelo DiBiaggio (September 11, 1932 – February 1, 2020) was an American dentist and academic who served as president of the University of Connecticut from 1979 to 1985, president of Michigan State University from 1985 to 1992, and president of Tufts University from 1992 to 2001.[1] He was a "people person" known for his fundraising skills and fostering collaboration, interdisciplinary research and learning, and civic engagement.[2]

  1. ^ Marquard, Bryan (2020-02-08). "Dr. John A. DiBiaggio, Tufts University president who advocated for students' public engagement, dies at 87". BostonGlobe.com. Retrieved 2020-09-16.
  2. ^ "Tufts Picks Michigan State's Leader as New President". The New York Times. 1992-05-20. Retrieved 2020-09-15.

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