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ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï dean authors book on public policy, American politics and African American history
A ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï dean has authored a book on public policy, American politics and African American history. Erik Brooks, a ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï professor and dean whose research delves into public policy, American politics, and African American history has authored a book examining the American presidency through the prism of race and race relations in the United States. The book, African Americans and the Presidents, is publi...
ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï to host Prichard Committee for Academic Excellence meeting
ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï is the host site for an upcoming Prichard Committee for Academic Excellence working group meeting. The Prichard Committee Postsecondary Affordability Working Group meets June 20 from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. in the Cooperative Extension building. The meeting will feature a presentation on the Affordability Interactive Model developed by Dr. Jim Fridley of the University of Washington. “We are honored to host t...
ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï to distribute laptop computers to its fall freshman class
The next generation of Thorobreds will not have to include laptop computers on their long list of items required for college success. ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï will issue every first-time, full-time freshman a new laptop computer. Giving new students access to laptops support ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï’s new campus-wide Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP): Learning that Works, which equips every student with the necessary technology skills and pro...
Students and faculty earned honors during student research day
ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï students and faculty earned honors during the annual student research day hosted by the School of Business and Technology. Students from the campus community presented research via oral and poster presentations. Over 250 people attended the event, which featured 56 poster and oral presentations by student scholars. Work was judged by faculty, administrators and business and government professionals. Honors...