in biology and chemistry from Abilene Christian University in 1965, and earned a M.S.
in cell and developmental biology in 1966 from the University of California, Berkeley, where he would go on to earn his doctorate from in 1969.
In 2015, Kelley announced his retirement as president of the university, effective in January 2016.
[3][4] On January 14, 2016, he stepped down and was succeeded by Ed Schafer, who started his term as interim president the following day.
[5][6] Following his retirement, Kelley intends to move to Colorado to be closer to family.