The University of Georgia is mourning its former president emeritus, Michael F. Adams, who died Sunday after a brief illness at the age of 77.
Adams served as the university’s 21st president from 1997 to 2013, during which his leadership propelled the institution into “national prominence” as one of the top 20 public research universities in the nation, according to UGA officials.
“I am deeply saddened to learn of President Adams’ passing, and on behalf of the University of Georgia community, I want to express my sincere condolences to Mary, David and Taylor, and their entire family,” said UGA President Jere W. Morehead in a Sunday press release.
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