March 17, 2003

FINANCE PROFESSOR WINS EDUCATOR AWARD

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March 17, 2003
CONTACT: Tiffany Tubbs-Berry, tiffany.tubbs@ttu.edu

LUBBOCK – William Dukes, Ph.D., professor of finance for the Texas Tech University Rawls College of Business, received an Outstanding Educator Award from the Southwestern Finance Association at the 30th annual meeting of the Federation of Business Disciplines held in Houston.

Dukes is the first recipient of this award, which is given in recognition for his contributions to the profession of finance as well as for his leadership in the Southwestern Finance Association.

“This recognition is truly an honor for Bill and for Texas Tech University,” said Paul Goebel, Ph.D., professor and area coordinator for finance in the Rawls College of Business. “Bill’s involvement with the organization has reflected very positively on the university over the years.”

At Texas Tech, Dukes served as the chairperson for the finance area from 1972-1975 and as the associate dean for the undergraduate program from 1976-1985 at Texas Tech. He has received numerous awards including Outstanding Faculty Member, Outstanding BA Teacher Award, College of Business Administration Leadership Faculty Teaching Award and the Spencer A. Wells Award.

“The Southwestern Finance Association has been functioning for more than 40 years and this is the first time they