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Hugh Critz

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Hugh Critz (December 21, 1876 – 1939) was the president of the Mississippi Agricultural and Mechanical College from 1930–1934. It was during his tenure that the Mississippi Legislature renamed the school Mississippi State University. Prior to that he had served as president of Arkansas Tech University.[1][2]

Honors

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Critz Hall at Mississippi State is named in his honor.[3]

References

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  1. ^ "Hugh Critz 1876". www.ghgraham.org. Retrieved March 31, 2024.
  2. ^ "True Story: Hugh Critz | Starkville Daily News". Archived from the original on June 20, 2013. Retrieved June 11, 2013.
  3. ^ "Explore the Residence Halls". July 20, 2015.
Academic offices
Preceded by President of Arkansas Tech University
1918–1924
Succeeded by
Preceded by President of Mississippi State University
1930–1934
Succeeded by