Eamon M. Kelly | |
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| Chair of the National Science Board | |
| In office May 10, 1998 – May 10, 2002 | |
| Preceded by | Richard Zare |
| Succeeded by | Warren M. Washington |
| President of Tulane University | |
| In office April 1981 – July 1, 1998 | |
| Preceded by | Sheldon Hackney |
| Succeeded by | Scott Cowen |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Eamon Michael Kelly April 25, 1936 New York City, U.S. |
| Died | June 28, 2017 (aged 81) New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Spouse | Margaret |
| Alma mater | Fordham University Columbia University |
Eamon Michael Kelly (April 25, 1936 – June 28, 2017) was an American economist who served as president of Tulane University from 1981 to 1998 and chair of the National Science Board from 1998 to 2002.[1] During his tenure at Tulane University, he improved its academic standards and financial health. The university had the highest percentage of African-American students among research universities at the time. He also led the sports program through a scandal. Following the university presidency, Kelly was heavily involved in service work, including being chairman of the National Science Board.[2]
- ^ "Tulane University – Past Presidents". tulane.edu. Archived from the original on November 29, 2014. Retrieved November 16, 2014.
- ^ Calder, Chad (June 29, 2017). "Former Tulane University President Dies at 81". The New Orleans Advocate. Retrieved 1 July 2017.