1. Robert Conrad Khayat was born on April 18,1938 and is an American former academic administrator and football player who was the 15th chancellor of the University of Mississippi.
17 Facts About Robert Khayat
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Robert Khayat played football professionally as a placekicker, guard, and center for the Washington Redskins of the National Football League.
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Robert Khayat played for the Washington for three seasons, earning a Pro Bowl selection in 1960.
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Robert Khayat was appointed chancellor of the University of Mississippi in 1995.
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Robert Khayat was born in Moss Point, Mississippi, to Lebanese parents.
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Robert Khayat's family attended a Methodist church where they sat in the back due to racial discrimination.
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Robert Khayat attended Moss Point High School and the University of Mississippi.
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Robert Khayat received both Bachelor of Arts and Juris Doctor degrees from the University of Mississippi.
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Robert Khayat played football for the Ole Miss Rebels football team from 1957 to 1959.
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Robert Khayat was selected by the Cleveland Browns in the 1960 NFL draft.
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Robert Khayat was then traded to the Washington Redskins along with lineman Fran O'Brien in April 1960 for veteran kicker Sam Baker.
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Robert Khayat played for the Redskins during the 1960,1962, and 1963 seasons.
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Robert Khayat appeared in a total of 40 NFL games and kicked 38 field goals and 90 extra points.
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Robert Khayat later became a lawyer and taught law at the University of Mississippi School of Law.
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In one of his first acts as chancellor, Robert Khayat arranged for a $5.4 million gift from Jim and Sally Barksdale to establish an honors college at the university.
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On January 6,2009, Robert Khayat announced his retirement effective June 30,2009.
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Robert Khayat was succeeded by Daniel Jones on June 15,2009.