W.J. Usery Jr. named as distinguished executive fellow
at the Andrew Young School of Policy Studies

The Andrew Young School hosted a reception in honor of Georgia native W.J. Usery Jr. and his appointment as distinguished executive fellow in labor policy. Former Governor Joe Frank Harris and Ambassador Andrew Young joined Georgia State President Carl Patton, VP of External Affairs Tom Lewis and Assistant VP of External Affairs Dene Sheheane in welcoming Usery to the School. Faculty, staff and students also attended the reception.

The Andrew Young School hosted a month-long series of events celebrating the school's new building during April 2005. This event on April 15 welcomed W.J. Usery to the School and celebrated his appointment. The Usery Center is housed at Georgia State University, and the Southern Labor Archives are now found in the Georgia State Library. The partnership with Usery also has culminated in a new American Workplace Chair position to study labor policy. To see more about W.J. Usery Jr., click here.