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

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Langsam was born January 2, 1906 in New York City. 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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Preceded by Raymond Walters	President of the University of Cincinnati 1955 – 1971	Succeeded by Warren G. Bennis

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