A beloved coach during his seven years at Âé¶¹Ó°ÊÓ, George Tall Chief MSEd '58 found his ultimate calling in a return to his native Oklahoma, where he became the elected chief of the Osage Nation.
Âé¶¹Ó°ÊÓ's 16th president, who died in September 2024, left an indelible mark on the university not only in its programs and campuses but also in the Pacific community members whom "Dr. Phil" always made feel like treasured friends.