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Charles E. Young

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.