Foundation's Tree Campus USA standards. An additional 10-acre
parcel was added to the west side of campus.
However, the crowning achievement of Branam's legacy is yet
to be realized- the results of The "Great" Debate, the year-long
strategic planning process that brought together alumni, the campus
community, industry, and education leaders, and other innovators to
make Rose-Hulman an even greater institution. He insisted on using
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with "Great" in this effort because, in his words, "As an
institution, we have not yet defined what it means to be
'great'."
As a proud alumnus, Branam wanted Rose-Hulman to be known
as a world leader in science, engineering, and math education. He
wasn't satisfied with the ranking of "best in class"; he wanted the
world to know who we are, how challenging and innovative the
curriculum is; and realize the many special talents of the
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staff. He believed that no other college than Rose-Hulman could
have prepared him for his rapid career trajectory from civil
engineer to Chief Operating Officer (COO) of national
organizations.
"Matt believed that Rose-Hulman was the best undergraduate
engineering school in the world, and he wanted to make sure
everybody knew it," says Chad Conway, a senior mechanical
engineering major.
Branam had a passion to make a difference. After more than
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