Dr. Timothy P. Ryan

Timothy P. Ryan, Ph.D

Timothy P. Ryan ’s passion for the University of New Orleans began more than 30 years ago. As an undergraduate studying economics, it seemed almost impossible to imagine he’d one day become Chancellor, but on October 31, 2003, the distinguished UNO alumnus, renowned economist and respected academic leader was named the fifth Chancellor of the University by the Louisiana State University Board of Supervisors.

Having served a decade as Dean of UNO’s College of Business Administration and elevating its programs to national prominence, Ryan advanced to the position of Interim Executive Vice Chancellor

only three months prior to his appointment as Chancellor. A former Director of the Division of Business and Economic Research and a Hibernia Professor of Economics at UNO, he has demonstrated his commitment to the academic, research and service missions of the University since joining its faculty in 1976.

Dr. Ryan is a widely published and often quoted expert on the local, regional, state and national economy; managerial economics; economic development; the New Orleans and Louisiana tax structure; public finance; and the hospitality and tourism industries. He has presented his research throughout the United States and internationally.

Dr. Ryan holds leadership positions with numerous community organizations, including
Greater New Orleans, Inc.; Committee for a Better New Orleans/Metropolitan Area Committee; World Trade Center; Idea Village; United Way; Junior Achievement of Greater New Orleans; Greater New Orleans Sports Foundation; New Orleans Educational Telecommunications Consortium; INROADS Louisiana; National D-Day Museum; and the Ogden Museum of Southern Art. He is also active on several corporate boards including Entergy New Orleans, Diamond Data Systems and Wink, Inc., and has served on many local and state government advisory panels.

Dr. Ryan is a 1987 recipient of the Homer L. Hitt Distinguished Alumnus of the Year Award, named in honor of UNO’s first Chancellor. He has also received the UNO Excellence in Teaching Award and the Young Leadership Council Role Model Award, among others.

He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from UNO in 1971 and a Ph.D. in Economics from Ohio State in 1978.

Dr. Ryan is married to Louise Schreiner, also a UNO alumnus. Ms. Schreiner is an independent Certified Public Accountant currently providing small business consulting services. They have two teenage daughters, Katherine and Rebecca.

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