Charles E. Young
Charles E. Young was an American university administrator and professor who served as the long-time chancellor of UCLA and president of the University of Florida.
- Lived
- 1846–2023
- Nationality
- American
- Language
- English
Charles Edward "Chuck" Young was an American university administrator and professor who spent decades shaping major institutions of higher education. A native of California, Young dedicated a significant portion of his professional life to academic leadership, serving as a prominent figure in American university administration.
Young is most notable for his long-term leadership at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), where he served as chancellor for twenty-nine years. Following his tenure at UCLA, he went on to lead the University of Florida as its president for more than four years, cementing his legacy as a key administrator of major public research universities.