Thomas Armstrong

Thomas Armstrong (Grad ’74 CM) has retired after 39 years as a history professor and higher education administrator. His long career included positions in Georgia, South Carolina, Texas, Tennessee, Louisiana and overseas. Most recently, he served as commissioner and associate director for the Commission for Academic Accreditation of the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research in Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates, from 2010 to 2013. Mr. Armstrong, now retired to North Carolina, divides his time between Davidson and Maggie Valley.

Thomas Armstrong (Grad ’74 L/M) is commissioner and deputy director for the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research’s Commission for Academic Accreditation in the United Arab Emirates. He will be based in Abu Dhabi. He formerly served as vice chancellor for academic and student affairs and as professor of history at LSU Alexandria.