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from the dean
It’s hard to believe that this summer I entered my 7th year as the dean of Arts and Sciences or that Profiles is now in its 7th year as well. Once again, I am able to proudly list numerous accomplishments by our college and its members. more from Dr. Kurtz
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Benjamin Hooks Awarded Medal of Freedom
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Memphian Dr. Benjamin L. Hooks, former national executive director of the NAACP, was honored as a recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom award on November 5th in Washington, D. C. This award is the highest civil honor in the United States, and Dr. Hooks was one of only eight people to receive a medal for 2007. 
