Pepperdine University Names Michael F. Adams, Former President of the University of Georgia, as Chancellor Michael F. Adams, who served as president of the University of Georgia from 1997 to 2013, has been named chancellor of Pepperdine University. Adams is an award-winning educator, political communication specialist, and former vice president for university affairs at Pepperdine University (1982-1988). He will assume his duties on August 1, 2015. Sun, 28 Jun 2015 07:00:00 -0800 9568f418-5b4c-4948-a4fb-6edca6be5bec Pepperdine University Names Michael F Adams, Former President of the University of Georgia, as Chancellor