Dr. Kennedy has been Dean of Admissions since 1989, and a faculty member in the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology since 1976. A native of Shreveport, he received his B.S. from Washington and Lee University, his PhD in Biochemistry from the University of Illinois, and did postdoctoral work at Oxford University and Harvard Medical School. As a founding member of Cajun Croquet, he enjoys playing in tournaments around the country. Other hobbies include travel, fine dining, photography, reading, and the performing arts, especially opera.