Robert Khayat

Dr. Robert Conrad Khayat (born April 18, 1938 in Moss Point, Mississippi) was the 15th Chancellor of the University of Mississippi. He was appointed in 1995. Khayat, a former student of the University of Mississippi, is the only Chancellor of the university to be a member of the Student Hall of Fame there. He has degrees from both the University of Mississippi and Yale University. Khayat played American football in the National Football League as a kicker for the Washington Redskins.

On January 6, 2009, Dr. Khayat announced his retirement effective June 30, 2009. He was replaced by Dr. Daniel "Dan" Jones on June 15, 2009.