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Dean Brett Peters was recently recognized as a distinguished alumnus by the University of Arkansas College of Engineering.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Peters, who earned his Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering from Arkansas in 1987, was one of nine graduates honored with a Distinguished Alumni Award. The award celebrates individuals who have achieved distinction in their field and demonstrated outstanding leadership and service to the college, their organizations, and their communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He became dean of the\u00a051ÁÔÆæ College of Engineering & Applied Science\u00a0in 2012 from Texas A&M where he was a professor of industrial and systems engineering from 1992 until 2011.\u00a0The recognition reflects Peters’ decades-long impact as an academic leader and his commitment to advancing engineering education and innovation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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