Taking the Lead to Connect MSU Denver with Future Scholars
April 2, 2026
Professor Bill Herman attended the PhD Project Member Association Conference on behalf of the MSU Denver College of Business. This organization is dedicated to ensuring that people from all backgrounds have the chance to enter and complete PhD programs in all business disciplines. Bill attended to meet current PhD students and faculty from around the country, help recruit future faculty, and build greater brand recognition for the college and university as a leader in inclusivity. His LinkedIn post about the trip earned over 1,800 impressions, 80 reactions, and 5 reposts.
Bill highlighted the PhD Project’s unparalleled impact:
“The PhD Project has done more than any other organization in history to diversify collegiate business faculty—and maybe collegiate faculty, period. I can’t name another organization that has brought over a thousand (brilliant!) people from historically under-represented groups into faculty roles. I don’t know of any academic organization that provides anything like this much support to its members. And I study this stuff!”
— Bill Herman, Associate Professor of Marketing
For the second year, Bill said he couldn’t have had a warmer welcome nor a more enlightening experience at their annual conference.
“Evidence of the team’s intent to represent MSU Denver and CBUS in the best way possible was apparent from the get-go. From preparation to the opening reception and throughout the competition, Kyrie, Quinn, and Abby made their presence known. I feel fortunate to have had the opportunity to collaborate with great faculty colleagues as we supported such an amazing team.”
— Bill Herman, Associate Professor of Marketing
Despite challenges, including threats of lawsuit and defunding that have led dozens of schools to withdraw, the PhD Project continues to thrive because of its effectiveness.
“They’re under attack BECAUSE they’re effective! They’ve never needed individual support like they do now.”
— Bill Herman, Associate Professor of Marketing
Through his attendance, Bill not only represented MSU Denver but also strengthened the college’s connections with emerging scholars and underscored its commitment to fostering diverse and inclusive faculty leadership in business education. A special thank you to Professor Bill Herman for his outstanding leadership and for championing diversity and opportunity in business education.
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