Eamon M. Kelly

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. 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.

Eamon M. Kelly
Chair of the National Science Board
In office
May 10, 1998  May 10, 2002
Preceded byRichard Zare
Succeeded byWarren M. Washington
President of Tulane University
In office
April 1981  July 1, 1998
Preceded bySheldon Hackney
Succeeded byScott Cowen
Personal details
Born
Eamon Michael Kelly

April 25, 1936
New York City, New York
DiedJune 28, 2017(2017-06-28) (aged 81)
New Orleans, Louisiana
SpouseMargaret
Alma materFordham University
Columbia University
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