Ottawa University’s Gwartney Institute, an educational and research arm of the Angell Snyder School of Business has received a $500,000 grant from the Menard family, founders of the home improvement stores. Associate Professor of Economics at the School of Business, Russ McCullough says the university will establish a new Gwartney Institute professorship, the Menard Family Professor of Philosophy and Ethics.
McCullough says Dr. Justin Clarke, a current OU faculty member who has during the past year supported and participated in institute programs and initiatives, will be that professor.
A celebration of Menard family’s grant is planned for Saturday November 9th, it will be held during half time of the Braves 1 o’clock football game against Friends University.
