Why Rural Matters: Dr. Jesse Longhurst on the Power of Donor-Funded Research
When Dr. Jesse Longhurst stepped into the role of Dean of the School of Education, she didn’t hesitate to sacrifice the final third of her sabbatical to do so. Feeling she was the best person positioned for the challenge, her transition is a testament to SOU’s passionate and committed faculty.
New Fund Supports Summer STEM Research Experience
Gary Conner was known for his curiosity and his ability to fix or create anything on the spot. In fact, his wife, Cassie, describes a time when they traveled to Ecuador and he fixed a local man’s prosthetic arm in just a few hours—without any prior knowledge of its workings. That’s the kind of mind Gary had, and he loved to share his knowledge with young science lovers.
