Peter J. Fos
| Peter J. Fos | |
|---|---|
| Born | New Orleans, Louisiana |
| Residence | New Orleans, Louisiana |
| Citizenship | USA |
| Nationality |  United States |
| Fields | Health Care |
| Institutions | University of New Orleans |
| Alma mater | University of New Orleans LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans Tulane University |
| Known for | University of New Orleans president |
Peter John Fos (born 1949) is the first president and seventh chief executive of the University of New Orleans (UNO).[1]
Prior to accepting the presidency of UNO, Fos was provost and vice president for academic affairs at the University of Texas at Tyler.[2]
Fos holds a baccalaureate degree in biological sciences from the University of New Orleans, a doctor of dental surgery from Louisiana State University's Health Sciences Center in New Orleans, and a doctor of philosophy in health care decision analysis from Tulane University.[3] Prior to his presidency of UNO, he served in teaching, research, and administrative roles not only at UT-Tyler but also at Tulane, University of Southern Mississippi, and University of Nevada Las Vegas. In 2010 he was a finalist for the presidency of the University of Louisiana at Monroe. He is married to Lori Ann Lege Fos.[4]
