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Dr. Brett Watson received the award for Excellence in Research and Creative Scholarship in the category of Making Research and Creative Scholarship Visible. This award recognizes a faculty member who not only demonstrates strong productivity in research and creative work, but also actively shares their scholarship with broader communities.

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We celebrate Dr. Watson for his achievements and his commitment to fostering excellence within the College of Business and Public Policy. Learn more about his work and see all the award winners on the Faculty Recognition page.