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ĢƵ alumnus helps student-athletes accomplish their dreams

ĢƵ alumnus helps student-athletes accomplish their dreams

July 27, 2018

A ĢƵ alumnus has dedicated his career to helping student-athletes perform at optimal levels and accomplish their dreams. Robert Harris, a 2009 graduate with a Bachelor of Arts in physical education, completed his second season as the strength and conditioning coach for the University of Kentucky men’s basketball team in 2017-18. “My role is to break each player down mentally and physically and then build them...

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Historic hire: From Kansas to ĢƵ director of athletics

Historic hire: From Kansas to ĢƵ director of athletics

July 20, 2018

ĢƵ officials are pleased to announce the addition of Etienne M. Thomas as the University’s new director of athletics, the first director of athletics at ĢƵ from a Power Five conference (Atlantic Coast Conference, Big Ten Conference, Big 12 Conference, Pac-12 Conference and the Southeastern Conference). “This is a historic hire,” ĢƵ President M. Christopher Brown II said. “No...

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Gourmet Services of Louisiana, Inc. awarded food services contract at ĢƵ

Gourmet Services of Louisiana, Inc. awarded food services contract at ĢƵ

July 20, 2018

The ĢƵ Board of Regents voted to approve a contract with Gourmet Services of Louisiana, Inc. to provide food services at the institution. “We are very excited about this food service contract,” ĢƵ President M. Christopher Brown II said. “This will move us from a dining hall to a scattered retail concept, so students will have food available throughout the day.” President Brown said some...

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ĢƵ Board of Regents extends president's contract, maximum four years

ĢƵ Board of Regents extends president's contract, maximum four years

July 19, 2018

ĢƵ Board of Regents voted unanimously to extend the contract of President M. Christopher Brown II through July 19, 2022. The Board extended the contract based on his exceptional performance and thorough evaluation to the maximum four years allowed by law. “President Brown’s forward-thinking has advanced many of the metrics set by the board,” Dr. Elaine Farris, chairperson of the Board of Regents, who commente...

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