Jones '82: New dean of LSU's business school

Eli Jones '82, whose slew of degrees from A&M began with a bachelor's in journalism in '82, will take over LSU's college of business starting July 1, pending approval from the LSU board, reports the Baton Rouge Advocate.

Jones, most recently a marketing professor and an associate dean in the University of Houston's business school (here's his bio), is the first member of a minority to hold the position, the Advocate writes. The UH bio notes, "Professor Jones has won 10 Excellence in Teaching awards at the university, national and international levels."