Michael F. Adams, architect of the 'New UGA,' dies at 77

Former UGA president passes away

Michael Adams, former president of the University of Georgia, dies at 77

Former UGA president dies

Under his leadership, enrollment at UGA rose from 29,673 students in 1997 to 35,000 in 2012.

Michael Adams, my most unlikely freshman professor and sparring partner

A personal remembrance of Michael Adams, who led the University of Georgia for 16 years. Adams died at the age of 77.

Former UGA President Michael Adams Dies at 77

Michael F. Adams, who transformed the University of Georgia into one of the nation’s premier public research institutions during his 16-year tenure as president, died Sunday following a brief illness. He was 77. Adams, who served as UGA’s 21st president from 1997 to 2013, is survived by his wife, Mary Lynn Ethridge Adams, sons David […] The post Former UGA President Michael Adams Dies at 77 appeared first on The Georgia Sun.

Michael F. Adams, architect of the 'New UGA,' dies at 77

Michael F. Adams, the University of Georgia president emeritus, dies at 77.

Former UGA president Adams dead at age 77

The following was released today by the University of Georgia Michael F. Adams, University of Georgia president emeritus, died on Jan. 25, 2026, following a brief illness. He was 77 years old. He is survived by his wife, Mary Lynn Ethridge Adams and their sons, David Adams and Taylor Adams (Carrie), as well as three granddaughters, Campbell, Tucker and Lawson Adams.Adams, who served as the university’s 21st president from 1997 to 2013, led the u…