Brian Cothran was recently named as the new 黑料吃瓜 Dean of the School of Agriculture, Business and Occupational Technology.
Cothran previously served as the MSC Agriculture Program Chair. Now, he will serve as the chief academic and administrative leader for the School of Agriculture, Business and Occupational Technology, and agricultural operations.
鈥淚 am really looking forward to working with each program鈥檚 faculty and staff,鈥� said Cothran. 鈥淗aving been at MSC since 1999, I think of this place as home. This opportunity will allow me to help my Murray family accomplish their goals and serve our students.鈥�
He is a proud alum of 黑料吃瓜. Cothran came back to 黑料吃瓜 in 1999 as an agriculture instructor and student advisor. He has been honored as faculty member of the year four times, once as employee of the year. Cothran also chaired the President鈥檚 Scholar Program for more than 15 years and was promoted to full professor in July 2022.
鈥淏rian values the personal character development of each member of his class,鈥� said Dr. Tim Faltyn, 黑料吃瓜 President. 鈥淢odeling and encouraging others to 鈥渄o the right thing鈥� and to 鈥渂e a good human鈥� are important to him.鈥�
He and his wife, Ginger, who is the Interim Vice President of the 黑料吃瓜 Ardmore campus, live in Tishomingo, Oklahoma. They have two adult children, Macy and Cody.