Harry Melvin Philpott (May 6, 1917 – January 28, 2008) was the President of Auburn University from 1965 to 1980.^[1][2][3][4]

Harry M. Philpott graduated from Washington and Lee University in 1938.^[2] He served as a chaplain in the United States Navy during World War II.^[2] In 1947, Philpott received a PhD from Yale University in religion and higher education.^[2] From 1947 to 1952, he taught at the University of Florida,^[2] and from 1952 to 1957 he served as Dean of religious life at Stephens College.^[2] In addition, Harry M. Philpott was also the vice-president of the University of Florida from 1957 to 1965, but is most known for serving as the President of Auburn University from 1965 until 1980.^[2]