"I will always be grateful for the Theta's help in launching my career."

Dr. Anne Houghton Hopkins, Chi/Syracuse
SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT

On her Foundation scholarship that led to her 40-year career

While seeking a MA and PHD in Political Science at Syracuse University, I received a graduate fellowship of $500 from the Theta Foundation. I think it was in 1964 or 65, but for sure it was the first year that the Foundation made such awards, (now “scholarships”). I received my MA in 1965 and PhD in 1968. To date, I have taught (in order) at Hobart and William Smith Colleges; University of Tennessee, Knoxville; University of Minnesota; Miami University; University of North Florida. During these 40 years, I published a good bit of research and a book. I also spent close to 20 years in senior administrative positions. I was academic vice president at Minnesota and Miami, acting president at Miami, and president at the University of North Florida. I resigned as president of UNF in 2002 because of multiple surgeries and significant health problems. I am okay now and have returned to teaching for the last five years. The Foundation fellowship was my first really big boost in my career track, and I will always be grateful for Theta's help in launching my career. Over the years, I have tried to help Theta by serving on various Foundation boards and was, for several years, the National Director of Scholarship. Thank you so very much.