Dr. Mary L. Good, an innovator in economic development and technology in Arkansas, will be honored during the seventh annual Fribourgh Award Reception Sept. 15 at the Pleasant Valley Country Club.

Due to unforeseen circumstances, organizers had to postpone the event previously scheduled for April 7.

Sponsorships range from $1,000 to $10,000 and are available at ualr.at/good or by contacting Peggy Mitchell at 501.683.7063 or prmitchell@ualr.edu.

Reservations will go on sale beginning July 1 and are $75 per person ($50 is tax deductible).

Proceeds benefit the Science and Mathematics Leadership Endowed Scholarship Fund for undergraduate students.

Good will become the seventh recipient of the Fribourgh Award, a recognition given to individuals who have made considerable contributions to the state through the disciplines of mathematics and science.

“Mary Good is a trailblazer, not just at UALR or in Arkansas, but nationally. She has been a player in driving economic development in the state and has used her expertise to help shape policy and practice in engineering, research, and technology,” said Chancellor Joel E. Anderson.

Good’s public service record is extensive having served in various federal, state, and local positions such as undersecretary for technology for the Technology Administration in the U.S. Department of Commerce, member of U.S. President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology, and chair of the Little Rock Technology Park Authority Board.

Good’s commitment to UALR is evident in her roles as special adviser for economic development to Chancellor Anderson, chair of UALR’s George W. Donaghey Emerging Analytics Center Management Board, and founding dean of UALR College of Engineering and Information Technology.

“Our students and our university are fortunate to have had Good involved in shaping the Donaghey College of Engineering and Information Technology, UALR TechLaunch, and other important parts of our university,” added Anderson.

Created in 2010, the Fribourgh Award honors the late Dr. James H. Fribourgh, UALR professor emeritus, who served the university for more than 45 years as chair of Life Sciences, interim chancellor, vice chancellor for academic affairs, and distinguished professor of biology.

In addition to Fribourgh, past recipients include Jerry B. Adams, president and CEO of Arkansas Research Alliance; H. Watt Gregory III, partner at Kutak Rock LLP; Dr. Charles E. Hathaway, UALR chancellor emeritus and Donaghey distinguished professor; Peter Banko, president and CEO of St. Vincent Health System; and Dr. James Hendren, former CEO and chairman of Arkansas Systems Inc. (ARKSYS).