After securing $800,000 in federal grants , Botstein oversaw new construction including three small dormitories and a student union .
Franconia College again gained national attention in 1970 , when 23 - year - old Leon Botstein became the youngest college president in the country .
After securing $800,000 in federal grants , Leon Botstein oversaw new construction including three small dormitories and a student union .
Franconia College again gained national attention in 1970 , when 23 - year - old Leon Botstein became the youngest college president in the country .