George T. French Jr.

George T. French Jr. is an American academic administrator and university president. He is the fifth president of Clark Atlanta University in downtown Atlanta, serving since September 2019.[1][2] He previously served as the 14th president of Miles College from March 2006 until August 2019.[3][4][5]

George T. French Jr.
5th President of Clark Atlanta University
Assumed office
September 2019
Preceded byLucille H. Maugé
14th President of Miles College
In office
March 2006  August 2019
Preceded byAlbert Sloan
Succeeded byBobbie Knight
Personal details
EducationUniversity of Louisville,
University of Richmond School of Law,
Jackson State University
OccupationPresident, of Clark Atlanta University

Education

French earned BA degree in political science from the University of Louisville, and attended University of Richmond School of Law for two year, but was recruited by Miles College to serve as the director of development. He earned his JD at Miles Law School. He also has a PhD in higher education from Jackson State University.[2][6]

References

  1. Smith, Fonda (September 3, 2019). "Welcome New Clark Atlanta University President Dr. George T. French, Jr". www.wclk.com. Retrieved 29 August 2020.
  2. "Clark Atlanta University Welcomes Its New Leader". Clark Atlanta University (Press release). 1 September 2019. Retrieved 29 August 2020.
  3. Steward, Ameera (29 August 2019). "Dr. George T. French Jr. Leaves Miles College On Top". The Birmingham Times. Retrieved 29 August 2020.
  4. "CMEs feature Miles College President - Los Angeles Sentinel". Los Angeles Sentinel. 7 October 2015. Retrieved 27 March 2017.
  5. "Miles College welcomes interim president Bobbie Knight". The Birmingham Times. 2019-08-09. Retrieved 2020-06-07.
  6. "Dr. George T. French, Jr". UNCF. Retrieved 29 August 2020.


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