Philip G. Hubbard
Research Engineer,
Iowa Institute of Hydraulic Research (1954 – 1966)
Professor of Mechanics and Hydraulics (1954 – 1991)
UI Dean of Academic Affairs (1966 – 1971)
UI Vice President for Student Services (1971 – 1990)
Founder and Director of Opportunity at Iowa (1987 – 1990)
Phil Hubbard’s
life and career advanced the university for half a century.
After receiving UI bachelor (Electrical Engineering), M.S. and
Ph.D. (Mechanics and Hydraulics) degrees, he climbed academic
ranks to professor. At IIHR, he developed innovative instrumentation
and fluids data-acquisition techniques. Stepping into university
administration, Hubbard led UI toward racial equality, thus
reshaping its future. Praised for his mental agility and for
being the first African-American in several administrative positions,
including the first vice president in a Big Ten university,
he is perhaps better remembered for his fine human qualities:
his strong but kindly manner, and the patience, persistence,
and leadership that he demonstrated as counsel to six UI presidents.
Inducted June 12, 2004
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