• B.S., Chemistry, Louisiana State University, 1963
  • M.Sc., Chemistry, The Ohio State University, 1965
  • Business courses, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 1974-77
  • Research at the G. Ronzoni Institute, University of Milan, Italy, 1977-78. Structure and function of glycosaminoglycans.
  • Italian courses, Southeastern Louisiana University, 1995 - 1996
  • American Chemical Society Leadership Courses
    • Extraordinary Leader 3/26/2007
    • Fostering Innovation 4/7/2008
    • Leading Without Authority 1/24/2009
    • Engaging Colleagues in Dialogue 1/24/2009