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Highlights of George Irons' Academic CareerDistinguished Professor of History and Political Science at Samford University - 43 years (1933-1976) Distinguished Professor of History and Political Science Emeritus at Samford University - 22 years (1976-1998) Chairman, Department of History and Political Science at Samford University - 22 years Chairman, Division of Social Sciences - 6 years Maker of Presidents - Taught Record 17 Students Who Became University Presidents - More Than Any Other American Educator Recipient of Record Seventeen Consecutive Awards From Freedom's Foundation, Valley Forge, Pennsylvania Recipient, George Washington Honor Medal, Freedom's Foundation, Valley Forge, Pennsylvania For Prize Winning Speech Entitled "Freedom, America's Weapon of Might" Received Samford University's Student Body's Highest Honor - Dedication of University Annual, Entre Nous - Record Four Times (1941, 1960, 1969 & 1974) Only Samford University Faculty Man Ever Inducted Into The Prestigious Alabama Sports Hall of Fame First Professor Designated by Samford University as Distinguished Professor, Emeritus Elected by Samford University Faculty Unanimously to Serve as Grand Marshall Over Academic Exercises and Processionals (Carrying University Mace or Scepter Representing Authority of the University) |
