Miller Upton, who during 21 years as president of Beloit College found innovative and widely imitated ways to maximize the college's educational and financial resources, died yesterday at his home in Fontana, Wis. He was 88.
The college, in Beloit, Wis., announced his death.
Dr. Upton, a native of New Orleans, attended Tulane University, where he was president of the student body and his achievements as a tackle on the football team earned him a place on the All-America team chosen by Sports Illustrated on its 25th anniversary. He earned an M.B.A. from Harvard and a Ph.D. from Northwestern.
He arrived at Beloit from Washington University in St. Louis, where he was dean of the School of Business and Public Administration. He previously taught at Washington, Northwestern and Lake Forest College.
| • | Miller Upton, Innovative Head of Beloit College, Dies at 88
The New York Times, Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2005 Byline: Douglas Martin |
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