Dean Brett Peters was recently recognized as a distinguished alumnus by the University of Arkansas College of Engineering.
Peters, who earned his Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering from Arkansas in 1987, was one of nine graduates honored with a Distinguished Alumni Award. The award celebrates individuals who have achieved distinction in their field and demonstrated outstanding leadership and service to the college, their organizations, and their communities.
He became dean of the UWM College of Engineering & Applied Science in 2012 from Texas A&M where he was a professor of industrial and systems engineering from 1992 until 2011. The recognition reflects Peters’ decades-long impact as an academic leader and his commitment to advancing engineering education and innovation.