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James Ramsay

President, University of Louisville

Dr. Ramsey was named the 17th president of the University of Louisville on November 14, 2002. During his tenure as president, UofL’s graduation rate and ACT scores of freshmen students have grown more than any other Kentucky public institution. UofL has had more prestigious Fulbright Scholars in the past three years than some Ivy League schools while becoming one of the fastest growing public research institutions in the country.

Dr. Ramsey is also a Professor of Economics and Public Administration in the College of Business and Public Administration. Prior to his appointment at UofL, he served as the Governor’s Senior Policy Advisor and State Budget Director. Dr. Ramsey has held faculty and administrative positions at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, Western Kentucky University, Middle Tennessee State University, and Loyola University. He is an accomplished scholar and teacher, with more than 60 publications in the fields of economics and management. He received his Ph.D. in economics from the University of Kentucky and his undergraduate degree from Western Kentucky University. Dr. Ramsey is married and has two daughters, both UofL graduates.