Eamon M. Kelly
Eamon M. Kelly | |
|---|---|
| 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. 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.