Thomas L. Dynneson

SOCIAL STUDIES DIARY

Founding Faculty of UTPB

November 3, 2015

Tags: Higher Education, Veteran's Day, University Founders

As Veterans Day approaches, I would like to comment on the fact that many of the original founding faculty of the UTPB were first and foremost veterans of WWII and the Korean War.

This includes both high ranking officers (such as two generals -- one marine and one Air force -- Hank Heise and Jim Colwell) some Read More

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