Baylor's Tim Thomasson Honored with Collins Outstanding Professor Award

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WACO, Texas (April 29, 2013)--Every spring since 1994, Baylor University's graduating class has selected one outstanding Baylor professor to receive the Collins Outstanding Professor Award. This year's honoree is Tim Thomasson, clinical professor in accounting and business law in Baylor's Hankamer School of Business.

The Collins Outstanding Professor Award is generously provided by the Carr P. Collins Foundation in order to recognize and honor outstanding teachers at Baylor University.

In honor of his accomplishments as a professor, Thomasson will receive a cash award of $10,000, recognition in University publications, citation on a plaque and recognition at the spring commencement.

"I am so thrilled to receive this award. Our Baylor students are just awesome, not only in the classroom but also in the community. They continue to make me proud as both a professor and an alum," Thomasson said.

Thomasson will also deliver a special lecture- "How Do You Give Back to the Kingdom?"- that will look at lessons learned by one company resulting from a direct question from faith-based investors. His lecture will take place at 4 p.m. Tuesday, April 30, in Kayser Auditorium in Baylor's Hankamer School of Business, 1428 S. Fifth St.

"To be recognized by the [senior class] is very humbling. I am also happy for the recognition this award brings to the department of accounting and business law. My colleagues in this department are amazing people. They have made me a better professor and person, and I am very grateful to them," he said.

For more information and a list of past recipients, visit www1.baylor.edu/Collins_award.

by Rebecca Malzahn , student newswriter, (254) 710-6805
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