“Prof” Glenn Holcomb

Head of the Department of Civil Engineering,
OSU, 1953-1965


The Prof…
This is how friends and colleagues at OSU knew Glenn Holcomb. Tom McClellan, retired professor of civil engineering, called him "the epitome of the Renaissance man, someone who was good at everything he did." These thoughts are echoed by everyone who remembers him--accomplished professional, prominent community member, friend and adviser, a mentor to some students and young faculty members, like a father to others. Here are a few highlights from his life and career at OSU.