Thomas F. George
Thomas F. George is chancellor and professor of chemistry and physics at the University of Missouri-St. Louis. Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, George earned a bachelor of arts degree with a double major in chemistry and mathematics from Gettysburg College in Pennsylvania, then a master of science and a doctor of philosophy degree in theoretical chemistry from Yale University. He was chancellor of the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, before taking the St. Louis job in 2003, and has announced his intention to retire from the University of Missouri-St. Louis in September, 2019. He is married to Dr. Barbara Harbach, chair of the University of Missouri-St. Louis’s Department of Music, director of the university's School of Fine and Performing Arts, and Curators’ Distinguished Professor of Music.
