Peter J. Fos
Peter J. Fos | |
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| Born | New Orleans, Louisiana, United States |
| Alma mater | University of New Orleans LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans Tulane University |
| Known for | University of New Orleans president |
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| Fields | Health Care |
| Institutions | University of New Orleans |
Peter John Fos (born 1949) was first president and sixth chief executive of the University of New Orleans (UNO) from 2012 to 2016.[1]
Prior to accepting the presidency of UNO, Fos was provost and vice president for academic affairs at the University of Texas at Tyler.[2]
Fos holds a baccalaureate degree in biological sciences from the University of New Orleans, a doctor of dental surgery from Louisiana State University's Health Sciences Center in New Orleans, and a doctor of philosophy in health care decision analysis from Tulane University.[3] Prior to his presidency of UNO, he served in teaching, research, and administrative roles not only at UT-Tyler but also at Tulane, University of Southern Mississippi, and University of Nevada Las Vegas. In 2010 he was a finalist for the presidency of the University of Louisiana at Monroe. He is married to Lori Ann Lege Fos.[4]
Notes
[edit]- ^ Pope, John (2012-01-18). "UNO's new president chats with students: He hopes to revive sagging enrollment". Times-Picayune. No. Saint Tammany Edition. New Orleans. pp. B1, B2.
- ^ "Detailed view: Peter J. Fos". Academic Keys. 2011. Retrieved 2012-01-20.
- ^ "Peter Fos". LSU School of Public Health. Archived from the original on 2012-05-23. Retrieved 2012-01-20.
- ^ Tisdell, Jackie (2011-12-09). "Peter J. Fos selected president of the University of New Orleans". University of Louisiana System. Retrieved 2012-01-20.
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