'Southern magazine

Fall 2008

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Senior political science major Art Richey, the newest Truman Scholar at BSC—and the only one from Alabama this year—just may have a prescription for what ails rural America. In his written proposal that helped earn him the prestigious scholarship, he came up with the idea to accelerate research in the development of cellulosic ethanol, an energy alternative, which he believes will bring jobs back to rural Alabama and reduce foreign oil dependence. The Russellville, Ala., native has racked up scores of opportunities and experiences toward his goal of becoming a future policy maker. BSC has a long and honorable history of students and alumni, particularly, engaged in public service and politics. Read about some of the current ones we highlighted in our features section.
photo by Brandon Gresham

Features

Democracy in Action
How BSC inspires its students and alumni to become engaged in activity for the public good

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Editor's Note
Destiny Delivered
Community News
Faculty News
Student News
Alumni Affairs
Philanthropy
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'Southern Voices
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