Contact Information: CONTACT: Alan Hromas University of Advancing Technology 602-383-8272 Email Contact
The University of Advancing Technology Recognizes Tempe Mayor Hugh Hallman With Honorary Technology Doctorate
| Source: Universtiy of Advancing Technology
TEMPE, AZ -- (MARKET WIRE) -- April 25, 2007 --The University of Advancing Technology (UAT), a
private technology college focused on new and emerging technologies, has
announced that it will award Tempe Mayor Hugh Hallman with an honorary
doctorate degree in technology. Mayor Hallman was chosen because of his
continued recognitions of, and commitments to, higher education.
Mayor Hallman holds a juris doctorate from the University of Chicago, as
well as bachelor's degrees in economics and political science from
Claremont Men's College. He is an economist and practicing business law
attorney in Tempe, specializing in domestic and international finance and
taxation.
During his tenure in office, Mayor Hallman has been committed to attracting
and supporting technology, helping to publicize Tempe as a community on the
cutting edge of communications technology.
A series of events leading to the presentation of the Da Vinci Medallion at
UAT's upcoming commencement on Saturday, April 28, 2007 will include a
keynote address from physicist and ecoliteracy proponent Dr. Fritjof Capra
at an invitational luncheon with Arizona's key leaders in the fields of
education, government and business.
About UAT: The University of Advancing Technology is a unique, private
college that serves its student body by fostering knowledge creation and
academic excellence in an environment that embraces the young technophiles
of the world. With three centers of research and a suite of
technology-centered undergraduate and graduate degrees, the University is a
recognized leader in technology education.
For more information, please visit:
http://www.uat.edu
http://www.davincithinking.org