There is no feeling quite like the feeling you get at the beginning of a new school year.  There is substantial electricity in the air and smiles of optimism all across campus.  This feeling of energy and hope is one of the many reasons I enjoy working in education.

The beginning of a new school year is a great time to focus on goals and start working to achieve them.  Over the summer many faculty, staff, and students got a head start on just that.  This issue highlights several notable achievements, an update on the Glass Hall renovation and expansion project and introductions of our newest faculty and staff members.  Thank you for staying connected with COB and I hope wherever you are that you feel a bit of the electricity in our college.

Stephanie M. Bryant, Ph.D.

Dean and David D. Glass Distinguished Leadership Chair