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Dr. Norman C. Francis

Xavier ‘

 

President

Xavier University  1968-

 

Longest-sitting university president in the US

Cited as one of the 100 most effective college and university leaders

 

 

 

 

Xavier ranks first nationally in the number of African American students earning undergraduate degrees in: Biology, Life Sciences, Chemistry, Physics & Pharmacy

 

Served as Advisor to 8 US Presidential Administrations on Education & Civil Rights

 

Served on 54 Boards & Commissions