George T. French Jr. Explained

George French
Office:5th President of Clark Atlanta University
Term Start:September 2019
Predecessor:Lucille Maugé
Office2:14th President of Miles College
Term Start2:March 2006
Term End2:August 2019
Predecessor2:Albert Sloan
Successor2:Bobbie Knight
Education:University of Louisville (BA)
University of Richmond (JD)
Jackson State University (PhD)

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]

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]

Notes and References

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