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- ↑ Philadelphia Inquirer, "Villanova appoints its first provost"
- ↑ Johns Hopkins University 2002 Commencement Program
- ↑ University of Maryland 2006 Commencement Program
- ↑ Google Scholar, "Google Scholar"
- ↑ Academy of Management Entrepreneurship Division Awards, "Academy of Management Entrepreneurship Division Awards"