Dr. Brooks A. Keel is President of Augusta University and Chief Executive Officer of AU Health System.
Brooks A. Keel | |
|---|---|
| 2nd President of Augusta University | |
| Assumed office July 20, 2015 | |
| Preceded by | Ricardo Azziz |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Augusta, Georgia, United States |
| Spouse | Dr. Tammie Schalue |
| Residence(s) | Augusta, Georgia, United States |
| Alma mater | Augusta College Medical College of Georgia |
| Website | www |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Endocrinology |
| Institutions | |
Background
editThe University System of Georgia Board of Regents announced the selection of Brooks A. Keel, Ph.D. as President of Augusta University and CEO of AU Health on July 8, 2015, and he began serving on July 20.[1][2]
Prior to his selection to lead Augusta University, he served as the 12th president of Georgia Southern University beginning January 4, 2010.[3]
Keel was born, raised, and educated in Augusta, Georgia, and graduated with his Bachelor's from Augusta State University and his PhD from the Medical College of Georgia when they were separate institutes. Before serving as president at Georgia Southern, Keel served as the vice chancellor of research and economic development at Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Notes
edit- ^ Johnson, Eric (July 8, 2015). "Coming home to the best of all worlds: Brooks Keel returns to his alma maters". Augusta University.
- ^ Johnson, Eric (December 30, 2015). "Coming home to the best of all worlds: Brooks Keel returns to his alma maters". Augusta University.
- ^ Curry, Chris (October 26, 2009). "Augusta native named President of Georgia Southern University". WRDW-TV.