Thursday, October 18, 2007

Congratulations, Dr. Stacey Johnson!

Dr. Stacey Johnson, Interim Vice President of Academic Affairs, has been named one of “The 100 Most Influential Sports Educators in America” by the Institute for International Sport.

The list caps a three-year project by the Institute that originally reviewed 1,500 nominations. A selection committee composed of coaches, athletic administrators, journalists and academicians, and chaired by David Bloss, a former sports editor for the Providence Journal, reviewed the 200 finalists prior to making the final selection.

Joining Dr. Johnson are notable athletes such as Tiger Woods, Cal Ripken Jr., and Billie Jean King.

To view the news release and the complete list of "The 100 Most Influential Sports Educators in America," click HERE.