‘The epitome of a teacher-scholar’
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Preslar to lead MBA health programs
Len Preslar has been named Executive Director of Health Management Programs and will lead initiatives to establish the Schools of Business as an educational leader in health care management.
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Deacon astronaut returns to earth life
First-time astronaut Tom Marshburn (MD ‘89), who flew aboard the space shuttle Endeavour last month, is readjusting to life on earth after 16 days in space.
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A question of economic morality
Two economic moralities have guided economic policies and actions since Colonial Days, and one of those invites a “culture of excess,” argues economics professor Don Frey in his new book. Categories: University Announcements
Explaining American law in Italy
Law Professor Sidney Shapiro, who spent two months teaching American public law to students at the second oldest university in Italy, examines the differences in the two country’s legal systems.
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CARS: A winner or a clunker?
Congress voted August 6 for a $2 billion extension of the “Cash for Clunkers” program. Economics lecturer John MacDonald (’95) explains where CARS might speed up the recovery and where it might lose control.
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What’s a parent to do?
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Politics, race and the Supreme Court
It’s difficult to predict the impact that Sonia Sotomayor will have on the Supreme Court, says political science professor Katy Harriger, but with the court closely divided, her presence could swing the balance.Categories: University Announcements
Values keep Grobe, Deacons winning
Three years after winning the ACC championship and a trip to the Orange Bowl, Jim Grobe hasn’t bolted to another school because he believes in family, commitment and his players.
Categories: Athletics, University Announcements
Students awarded Corporate Fellowships
The Schools of Business have awarded eight Corporate Fellowships to students in the incoming class to help build a student body that reflects the diversity found in the marketplace.
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