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Troy University’s Manuel H. Johnson Center for Political Economy in the Sorrell College of Business set its sight on “woke business” with a new Free Enterprise Scholars program that has launched this fall. All funds raised will assist the Manuel H. Johnson Center for Political Economy and all programs it supports.
The Free Enterprise Scholars program in the Johnson Center is unique among academic opportunities because of its bold embrace of free market teachings. Dr. Allen Mendenhall, Associate Dean of the Sorrell College who oversees the Johnson Center, said, “The moral value of free enterprise means that business leaders do not have to apologize for profits earned honorably or purchase absolution through wokeness. Future business leaders and entrepreneurs should know this and be articulate spokespersons for the moral value of business, properly conducted.”
The Free Enterprise Scholars will participate in the Johnson Center’s fall and spring reading groups, attend a monthly MJC event and write an op-ed about free enterprise. Along with that, scholars may take a Moral Foundations of Capitalism course, attend academic conferences, and take field trips.
This program has attracted widespread media attention and was featured here at Fox Business. Steve Doocy of “Fox & Friends” interviewed Dr. Mendenhall about the program.
And here is just a sample of other stories about this program:
“Troy University students will train in how to combat woke corporations.” The College Fix.
“Troy University Free Enterprise Scholars program takes aim at ‘woke business.’” Yellowhammer News.
“Johnson Center launches new program to end corporate ‘wokeism.’” The Troy Messenger.
“New Troy University program aims to counter corporate ‘wokeness.’” Alabama Daily News.
Disclaimer: These economists are listed as heroic guides but are not ranked by order of importance or significance.
Mises - $25
Hayek - $50 MJC Supporter
Nozick -$500 Reading Group Supporter, goes to purchase books for the Free Enterprise Scholars Reading Groups and Snacks for Group Discussion time
Friedman - $1,000
Kirzner -$5,000 Scholarship Supporter goes to support student scholarships
Buchanon -Speaker Sponsor $10,000 - covers cost of travel for the speaker