EVANSVILLE, IND. (10/16/2024) With heartfelt appreciation, the University of Evansville is honored to announce a generous gift from John C. and Diane Schroeder and Richard A. and Patricia Schroeder to establish the Dr. Beverly Brockman Study Abroad Award (Brockman Award). This award will be given to students enrolled in the Schroeder Family School of Business Administration who wish to study abroad at Harlaxton with financial need being a primary consideration.
Harlaxton, UE’s cherished study abroad program in Grantham, England, offers students countless powerful and transformative experiences that will shape them for the rest of their lives, and providing students access to that empowerment matters immeasurably.
Because of her dedication to uplifting and empowering students in the Schroeder School of Business, John C. and Diane and Richard A. and Patricia Schroeder have decided to name this Award in memory of Dean Brockman.
Dr. Beverly Brockman, who served as the Schroeder Family Dean for the College of Business and Engineering at UE, left a profound and lasting legacy during her three years at the university.
Before her time at UE, she was the George Lester Nation Centennial Professor of Entrepreneurship at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (UTC), where she also served as Department Head. Her work has been nominated and received many awards, including the Carolyn Thompson and Roger Brown UTC Community Engagement Award, Deans Merit Award, Max Finley Merit Award, and Faculty Development Grant.
During her tenure as the Schroeder Family Dean of the College of Business and Engineering, Dean Brockman demonstrated an unwavering commitment to academic excellence, student success, and fostering a vibrant and inclusive learning environment. Her vision and tireless efforts played a pivotal role in shaping UE into what it is today-a center of innovation and learning. She was also known for her ability to inspire and guide, always ready to lend a helping hand or offer advice.
Although Dr. Brockman departed our world far too soon, her legacy lives on through the newly created Brockman Award, ensuring that students, regardless of financial means, have the opportunity to study abroad.
The University extends its deepest gratitude to the Schroeder family for their compassion and generosity in creating this incredibly meaningful tribute.
