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Applications accepted now for UTSA Summer Law School Preparation Academy
Lauded program helps Texas students gain admission to quality law schools
UTSA students tour sites in four states to learn about The Movement
Students see key sites of Civil Rights Movement in New Orleans, Birmingham, Memphis
UTSA East Asia Institute offers free Korean language and culture class
Non-credit, 10-week course will run Feb. 21-May 4 at UTSA Main Campus
UTSA student Brittany Morales named Gilman scholar for spring 2012
International scholarship takes student to Ireland this semester
UTSA sponsors Feb. 16 half-day international trade mini-conference
Small business owners can learn about free-trade opportunities with Colombia
UTSA hosts Feb. 8-9 meeting of UT System Board of Regents
President Ricardo Romo to show newest facilities, discuss UTSA achievements
Buffalo Soldier Day is Saturday, Feb. 11 at Institute of Texan Cultures
Day's events give look at 1870s army regiments that won the West
UTSA Black Student Leadership Council presents original play Feb. 11
Part of Black History Month, 'Our Reins Reclaimed' centers on self-respect
UTSA Graduate School hosts information sessions in South Texas
Information sessions are in Brownsville, McAllen, Laredo, Corpus Christi
Nursing honor society hosts Feb. 22 health-care research conference
Conference email registration deadline is Feb. 15
UT System Research Cyberinfrastructure Initiative to bring analysis growth
New initiative creates technical, cultural environment for data warehousing, analysis
S.A. Metro Health honors UTSA Roadrunner Cafe for healthy food choices
Main Campus eatery designated 'Por Vida!' healthy restaurant
University Excellence Awards: Nomination deadline extended to Feb. 10
Ceremony combines University Excellence Awards and Faculty Honors Convocation
Coordinating Board approves UTSA psychology doctorate in military health
New program is first in Texas, second in nation with emphasis on military support
Free or low-cost workshops: Learn from UTSA's small business experts
Learn about planning, government contracting, international trade, sustainability
Dinner and smart chat: Buy 'Great Conversation!' tickets now
UTSA fundraiser benefiting Honors College scholarships is Feb. 29
African-American scholar Boyce Watkins to speak Feb. 9 at UTSA
Boyce Watkins
Share this Story(Feb. 3, 2010)--As part of Black History Month, the UTSA Inclusion and Community Engagement Center and the UTSA African-American Studies program will host a lecture by scholar and social commentator Boyce Watkins at 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 9 in the University Center Retama Auditorium (2.02.02) on the Main Campus. The lecture is free and open to the public.
A professor of finance at Syracuse University, Watkins is a specialist in financial psychology, educational motivation and black social commentary. Watkins is a faculty affiliate with the College Sports Research Institute at University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, and the author of "Financial Lovemaking 101: Merging Assets with your Partner in Ways that Feel Good."
Known as "The People's Scholar," Watkins presents a mix of financial theory, social commentary and down-to-earth socio-political thought that is uncommon in American business schools. As an advocate for social justice, education and economic empowerment, he is a frequent critic of social and racial inequality.
In addition to publishing scholarly articles on finance and investing, Watkins has made regular appearances on CNN, "Good Morning America," "The Today Show," CBS Sports, Fox News, CNBC, MSNBC, NPR and BET. Additionally, he has written articles for the New York Times, Washington Post, Black Enterprise magazine, Essence magazine and USA Today, among others. He is a favorite financial expert and social commentator for the radio show, "The Wendy Williams Experience." He was described by Williams as "... the most significant voice of our generation."
His fourth book,"What If George Bush Were a Black Man?" was described in the national media as one of the most riveting statements in modern social commentary. He is the national director of the Step Up and Go to College program, which he established while a struggling high school student. The program's goal is to give students the motivation and tools necessary to succeed in college.
Watkins earned B.A. and B.S. degrees with a triple major in finance, economics and business management. He was selected by the Wall Street Journal as the Outstanding Graduating Senior in Finance. Watkins earned a master's degree in mathematical statistics and a Ph.D. in finance from The Ohio State University. In 2002, he was the only African-American in the country to earn a doctorate in finance.
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