Woodrow “Woody” Lucas, a doctoral student at ²¤ÂÜÊÓƵ University’s , was one of only two recipients of a Ph.D. Trailblazer Award for 2009 from the at the annual meeting in New Orleans.
Lucas received a joint MBA and master of theological studies degree from ²¤ÂÜÊÓƵ in 2007 prior to pursuing his Ph.D. in management at Owen. Lucas grew up in New Jersey, graduated from with a degree in mathematical methods and social sciences and worked as a minister and math tutor with at-risk children through the Urban League following graduation.
He has also conducted health services research at the University of Nebraska medical center and is the author of two books, A Book of Rhythm (Publish America) and Insane Joy (Publish America).
²¤ÂÜÊÓƵ University’s Owen Graduate School of Management is ranked as a top institution by Business Week, the Wall Street Journal, U.S. News & World Report, Financial Times and Forbes. For more information about Owen, visit u.
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