Lewis-Clark State College's Ayodeji Arogundade Receives Remarkable Achievement Award from Alma Mater FUTA
Ayodeji Arogundade, associate professor and chair of the Business & Computer Science Division at Lewis-Clark State College (LC State), has been recognized with the Remarkable Achievement Award by his alma mater, the Federal University of Technology Akure (FUTA) in Nigeria.
Chris Oyeoku Okafor 
Ayodeji Arogundade, an associate professor and chair of the Business & Computer Science Division at Lewis-Clark State College (LC State), has been honored with the Remarkable Achievement Award by his alma mater, the Federal University of Technology Akure (FUTA) in Nigeria. This prestigious recognition acknowledges Arogundade's outstanding contributions to his field since graduating from FUTA.
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Arogundade joined LC State in 2015 as an assistant professor of marketing and has since excelled in his academic journey. In 2020, he was promoted to associate professor, and in 2023, he assumed the role of division chair. His journey from assistant professor to division chair highlights his dedication and expertise in the field of business and computer science.
The Remarkable Achievement Award is a testament to Arogundade's remarkable career trajectory. Established in 1981, FUTA is renowned for its academic excellence, boasting over 17,000 students. Arogundade, who holds a bachelor's degree in agricultural engineering and a master's degree in business administration from FUTA, has continuously demonstrated exceptional leadership and achievement in his career.
Beyond his alma mater, Arogundade has pursued further education and professional development. He completed the Post-Doctoral Bridge Program at the University of Florida's Hough Graduate School of Business, specializing in marketing and management. Additionally, he holds master's and doctoral degrees in biological and agricultural engineering from the University of Idaho.
Arogundade's professional journey began in Nigeria, where he served as an assistant banking officer before transitioning to roles in business development with prominent financial institutions. His international experience and academic background have equipped him with a unique perspective that enriches his contributions to academia.
In 2022, Arogundade co-authored a book on "Unintended Consequences of Internationalization in Higher Education," reflecting his commitment to scholarly research and discourse. His expertise was further recognized when he received the LC State Annice Edmundson Faculty Excellence Award in 2021.
Ayodeji Arogundade's receipt of the Remarkable Achievement Award from FUTA underscores his significant contributions to academia and the business community. As an esteemed faculty member at LC State, he continues to inspire students and colleagues alike, leaving a lasting impact on higher education and scholarly research.
