James R. Ramsey

James R. Ramsey (born November 14, 1948) is the former president of the University of Louisville, located in Louisville, Kentucky, and the former president of the closely related University of Louisville Foundation. He was president from 2002 until 2016 and helped turn Louisville from a commuter school to a more campus-oriented university with a strong focus on research. In 2016, he was asked to step down after a number of scandals, but remained president of the foundation.

James R. Ramsey
Ramsey in 2015
17th President of the University of Louisville
In office
November 4, 2002  June 17, 2016
Preceded byJohn W. Shumaker
Succeeded byNeeli Bendapudi
Personal details
Born (1948-11-14) November 14, 1948
Residence(s)Jeffersontown, Kentucky, U.S.
Alma materWestern Kentucky University (BBA)
University of Kentucky (MA, PhD)
ProfessionAcademic administrator
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