The University of Missouri, St. Louis Chancellor, Tom George, recently announced his retirement from the institution, which he has served for the past 16 years.
During his time at the school, over 300,000 students attended the institution, which awarded nearly 45,000 degrees. In addition, the university received research grants totaling more than $330 million; received philanthropic support of nearly $350 million; and spent over $153 million on renovations and new construction.
George holds both a master's degree and a doctorate in theoretical chemistry, both from Yale. His first teaching position was on the faculty of the University of Rochester, where he was a professor of chemistry. From Rochester, George joined the University of Buffalo as its dean of mathematics and natural sciences, and then served at the Washington State University provost before moving to Wisconsin.
In Wisconsin, he became Chancellor at the Stevens Point campus of the University of Wisconsin, a post he held for seven years before relocating to St. Louis, and UMSL, in 2003. Although he has had many highlights during his years at UMSL, he says he is most gratified to have had students who worked hard and impressed employers in the local area with their dedication.
George will retire effective September 1. He is the chancellor with the longest tenure in the history of the school. Students, faculty, and friends often use banner printing to create decorations for events like retirement parties.
