The FAU Alumni Association recently hosted its annual Hall of Fame and Distinguished Alumni ceremony and reception, and Arthur C. Brooks, a graduate of the College of Business, was introduced as the 2019 Hall of Fame inductee. Brooks is a bestselling author, a classical musician, a social scientist, and the president of the American Enterprise Institute, a conservative think tank.
He began his career as a professional French hornist, leaving college at 19 to perform with the Annapolis Brass Quintet and later, the City Orchestra of Barcelona. Eventually, Brooks returned to the US, and in 1994, he earned his master’s degree in economics at FAU, and later, a Master of Philosophy and Ph.D. from The RAND Graduate School. After completing his doctorate, Brooks spent 10 years as a professor of public administration. He is also the recipient of six honorary doctorates.
This summer, Brooks will leave the American Enterprise Institute to join the faculty of the Harvard Kennedy School and Harvard Business School.
On May 2, 2019, Brooks spoke at the FAU graduation ceremony as the 2019 FAU Hall of Fame inductee.