1934
Dr. Kelly is born in Los Angeles, California to Frederick Douglas and Laura Elizabeth Kelly.
1956
Dr. Kelly receives a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Southern California.
1959
Dr. Kelly receives a Master of Arts from the University of Wisconsin.
1962
Dr. Kelly receives a Doctor of Philosophy from the University of Wisconsin.
1962
Dr. Kelly becomes an instructor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
1964
Dr. Kelly becomes an assistant professor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
1966
Dr. Kelly is promoted to associate professor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
1970
Dr. Kelly is promoted to full professor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
1994
Dr. Kelly is listed in the 48th Edition of Who’s Who in America.
2017
Dr. Kelly becomes a Fellow of the Medieval Academy of America.