Stanton Chapman Crawford (1897–1966) was the thirteenth Chancellor

Chancellor (education)

A chancellor or vice-chancellor is the chief executive of a university. Other titles are sometimes used, such as president or rector....

 (June 1965-January 1966) of the University of Pittsburgh

University of Pittsburgh

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He was appointed Acting Chancellor, somewhat unwillingly due to health concerns, following the departure of Edward Litchfield

Edward Litchfield

Edward Harold Litchfield was an American educator and the twelfth Chancellor of the University of Pittsburgh. He is best known for a major expansion of the university, but also a failure to raise sufficient capital to fund such growth, eventually leading to his resignation in July 1965.He earned...

. Crawford died of a heart attack January 26, 1966. The University honored him with the title of 13th Chancellor four months after his death.

He began his Pitt career in 1924 as an instructor and eventually professor of biology. He also served as Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences and as Secretary of the University and Dean of the Faculties.

Crawford Hall, completed in 1968 on Tennyson Ave. on Pitt's campus, is named in his honor.