Gregory Keefe
Gregory Keefe is a Canadian academic and interim president and vice-chancellor of the University of Prince Edward Island. He is the former dean of the Atlantic Veterinary College.[1]
Early life[edit]
Keefe was born in Prince Edward Island and is married to Debbie Shea.[2] He completed his bachelors of science from the Nova Scotia Agricultural College.[3] He completed his Masters of Science from the University of Prince Edward Island.[3] He did an MBA and Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from the University of Guelph.[3]
Career[edit]
Keef became the dean of the Atlantic Veterinary College of the University of Prince Edward Island, one of only five veterinary colleges in Canada,[4] in March 2015.[2]
Keefe was re-appointed dean of the Atlantic Veterinary College on 1 July 2021 for a three-year term.[5] He was appointed president and vice-chancellor of the University of Prince Edward Island on 13 December 2021.[2][6] He replaced Alaa Abd-El-Aziz, who was facing allegations of sexual harassments.[7][8]
Keefe is the founder of Maritime Quality Milk.[7] He is an investigator of the National Dairy Study.[9] He is a recipient of the Norden Distinguished Teaching Award.[7] He also has received an award from the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association.[7] He oversaw the first convocation of the university in Egypt.[10] He worked on plans to create a medical college for the University of Prince Edward Island.[11]
References[edit]
- ^ Morrow, Tom (2022-04-12). "Interview with Dr Greg Keefe". M2-magazine. Retrieved 2022-11-18.
- ^ a b c "About the President | University of Prince Edward Island". UPEI. Retrieved 2022-11-18.
- ^ a b c "Greg Keefe | IslandScholar". www.islandscholar.ca. Retrieved 2022-11-18.
- ^ "Dr. Greg Keefe, Dean of the Atlantic Veterinary College". Rotary Charlottetown. Retrieved 18 November 2022.
- ^ "Dr. Greg Keefe reappointed as UPEI's Dean of Veterinary Medicine". UPEI. Retrieved 2022-11-18.
- ^ "University of Prince Edward Island appoints interim president, hires investigator". thestar.com. 2021-12-13. Retrieved 2022-11-18.
- ^ a b c d Desk, Atlantic Briefs. "UPEI announces Dr. Gregory Keefe as interim president | SaltWire". www.saltwire.com. Retrieved 2022-11-18.
- ^ "University of Prince Edward Island appoints interim president, hires investigator". The Globe and Mail. 2021-12-13. Retrieved 2022-11-18.
- ^ "The Team". National Dairy Study. Retrieved 2022-11-18.
- ^ Chapman, Scott. "UPEI holds first convocation at campus in New Cairo, Egypt". HOT 105.5 FM - PEI's #1 Hit Music Station. Retrieved 2022-11-18.
- ^ Stewart, Dave. "Proposed UPEI medical school campus off to public meeting phase | SaltWire". www.saltwire.com. Retrieved 2022-11-18.