Background
Austin, Philip Edward was born in 1942 in Fargo, North Dakota, United States. Son of William and Angelyn A. Austin.
Austin, Philip Edward was born in 1942 in Fargo, North Dakota, United States. Son of William and Angelyn A. Austin.
Bachelor of Science, North Dakota State University, 1964. Master of Science, North Dakota State University, 1966. Master of Arts, Michigan State University, 1968.
Doctor of Philosophy, Michigan State University, 1969. Doctor (honorary), Autonomous University Guadalajara, Mexico. Doctor (honorary), North Dakota State University.
Doctor (honorary), University Alabama.
Economist, United States Office of Management and Budget, Washington, 1971-1974; deputy assistant secretary, Department of Health, Education and Welfare, Washington, 1974-1977; acting assistant secretary, Department of Health, Education and Welfare, 1977; director doctoral program in public policy, George Washington University, Washington, 1977-1978; vice president for academic affairs, professor economics and finance, Bernard Baruch College, New York City, 1978-1984; president, professor economics, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, 1984-1989; chancellor, U. Alabama System, Tuscaloosa, 1989-1996; president, U. Connecticut, Storrs, since 1996. Board directors Fleet Bank.
Served with United States Army, 1969-1971.
Married Susan Gates; children: Patrick William, Philip James.