Eric Jones, associate professor of biology, has been named the Caroline Rose Hunt Distinguished Chair in the Natural Sciences.
Jones earned a BS from Bucknell University and his MS and PhD from The Pennsylvania State University. Since he joined the Ƶ faculty in 1986, Jones has been an active member of the college community, and currently serves as chair of the School of Science.
The self-described “muddy boots” professor was anonymously nominated for this honor by a colleague who said “Thanks to him, thousands of young women have graduated from Ƶ with a special appreciation for the unique plants, animals, and ecosystems of our region.” An alumna, also wished to remain anonymous, said “Dr. Jones was the first professor I met when I came to visit the campus and one of the big reasons I decided to stay at Ƶ.”
The distinguished chair in the natural sciences is named in honor of Caroline Rose Hunt ’43, co-founder and owner of Lady Primrose’s Royal Bathing and Skin Luxuries, honorary chairman of Rosewood Hotels and Resorts, and a member of the Texas Business Hall of Fame.