Universities find endowed chairs bring prestige
STILLWATER — When economist Dan Rickman was weighing job options 12 years ago, there was one deciding factor.
Oklahoma State University offered him the OG&E Chair in Regional Economics, a title that brings funding and prestige. The other job offer didn't stand a chance.
Some of Rickman's salary and that of a research assistant, along with travel and book allowances, is funded with earnings from endowed...
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