前UGA主席Michael F. Adams(1997-2013年)于77岁逝世; Michael F. Adams, former UGA president (1997–2013), died at 77; he transformed UGA into a top-20 public research university.

1997年至2013年格鲁吉亚大学前校长Michael F. Adams在短暂患病后于77岁去世。 Michael F. Adams, former University of Georgia president from 1997 to 2013, has died at 77 following a brief illness. 他领导UGA转型为20个顶级公立研究大学, 扩大入学、教职员工、筹款及校园基础设施。 He led UGA’s transformation into a top-20 public research university, expanding enrollment, faculty, fundraising, and campus infrastructure. 在他的任期内,学术增长显著,包括新学院和捐赠额翻了一番。 His tenure saw significant academic growth, including new colleges and a doubled endowment. 尽管他的领导面临争议,包括2003年决定不续约体育总监Vince Dooley的合同,以及2004年审计提出了担忧,但亚当斯被清除了不法行为. Though his leadership faced controversy, including a 2003 decision not to renew athletic director Vince Dooley’s contract, and a 2004 audit that raised concerns, Adams was cleared of wrongdoing. 他获得多重领导荣誉,并因提高UGA的全国形象而备受纪念。 He received multiple leadership honors and is remembered for advancing UGA’s national profile. 他活下来的妻子、两个儿子和三个孙女。 He is survived by his wife, two sons, and three granddaughters.