Collat School of Business dean to be honored at A.G. Gaston Conference

Jack recognized for innovation in business and education in memory of Birmingham’s A.G. Gaston.
Written by: Katherine Shonesy
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eric jack 2016Eric Jack, Ph.D., dean of UAB’s Collat School of Business, will receive an award during a conference honoring the memory of a revered Birmingham businessman and civil rights activist.

Each year, the A.G. Gaston Conference recognizes members of the community who embody characteristics of the late Gaston.

During the 2016 A.G. Gaston Conference, organizers will present awards to Jack and to Perry Ward, Ph.D., president of Lawson State Community College. In honoring two educators, this year’s conference celebrates the memory of Gaston and his passionate support of education and the role it plays in allowing people to advance in business and society.

Dean Jack will be recognized for his innovative approach to including members from different industries, such as the medical community, into UAB’s business programs.

Students from the Collat School of Business will also play a role in the conference through the unveiling of their study focused on making Birmingham attractive to millennial entrepreneurs. 

The awards will be presented during the A.G. Gaston Legacy Luncheon on Wednesday, Feb. 17, at the Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex. For more information or to register for the conference, visit www.aggastonconference.com.