Robert P. Brooks AB 1904 was one of the University of Georgia’s first academic superstars—and its first Rhodes Scholar. Among his many accomplishments, Brooks was founding dean of UGA’s School of Commerce (now known as the Terry College of Business).
As a student, Brooks served as editor-in-chief of The Red & Black, president of the athletic association, editor of what is now Georgia Magazine, and more.
As a professor of history and dean, Brooks taught at UGA until his retirement in 1945. As Dean Emeritus, he continued to publish books on Georgia history and commerce until his death in 1961.
Brooks’ lifetime of service to UGA lives on through his many publications, including several papers stored in the UGA Special Collections Libraries. Brooks Hall, the former home of the Terry College of Business and current home of the Graduate School, carries his name.
