Thomas Andrew Bryer
Leading engaged scholarship and academic diplomacy in higher education to strengthen communities
About Me (the basics)
My Mission
As an engaged scholar and leading proponent of academic diplomacy, my mission is to build bridges across sectors and societies, create dialogue between science and spirituality, and help construct strong foundations for a resilient democracy. I aim to leverage the power of scientific and experiential knowledge to enhance community engagement and strengthen communities around the world, particularly through initiatives in higher education, public administration, and volunteerism.
My History
After completing my PhD in Public Administration at the University of Southern California in 2007, I joined the faculty at the University of Central Florida, where I rose to the position of Pegasus Professor—the highest and most selective designation afforded to full professors at the university--and a senior civic and institutional leader. Today, I am Professor in the School of Public Service at Old Dominion University and Founding Director of the Center for Civic Lands and Democratic Stewardship. My work emphasizes academic diplomacy and community engagement, particularly in the context of higher education. I was also a Fulbright Scholar in Lithuania and Russia and maintain faculty affiliations with universities in Lithuania, Estonia, and the United Kingdom.
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