Dr. Dominic Aquila Dr. Dominic Aquila Tenured Professor, History; Fellow of the Core; Associate Division Dean of Liberal Studies-Fine Arts; Director of Allbritton Art Institute
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Dr. Dominic Aquila has over 40 years of experience in public and private higher education. His areas of research include music and culture, Dante Alighieri, and higher education administration. He can also speak on American and European history.

Areas of Expertise
History ¦ Opera and Culture ¦ Higher Education

Degrees

  • Doctorate of Education - Higher Education Administration - Texas Tech University (2020)
  • Doctor of Literature and Philosophy - History - University of South Africa (2001)
  • Master of Business Admin - Marketing - NEW YORK UNIVERSITY (1980)
  • Bachelor of Music - Percussion - The Juilliard School (1977)

Teaching Areas

  • UST Interdisciplinarity and Leader
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