American Campus Communities CEO Bill Bayless Inducted into West Virginia University Academy of Distinguished Alumni
May 23 2017 - 4:02PM
Business Wire
American Campus Communities (NYSE: ACC), the nation’s largest
owner, manager and developer of high-quality student housing
properties, announced today that Bill Bayless, the company’s
co-founder and CEO was inducted into West Virginia University’s
prestigious Academy of Distinguished Alumni – one of the
University’s highest honors.
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WVU President Dr. E. Gordon Gee with this
year's Distinguished Alumni: Dr. George Fahey, Dr. Linda Carson,
Bill Bayless. Not pictured, Katherine G. Johnson (Photo: Business
Wire)
Inductees to The Academy of Distinguished Alumni are nominated
by the membership of the Alumni Association, and to be considered
for this prestigious recognition, nominees must be recognized in
profession at the national or international level.
“In its 150th year, WVU graduates continue to push the
boundaries of innovation and excellence,” said Sean Frisbee, WVU
vice president for alumni relations. “This year we recognize four
individuals who have paved the way for us to really ‘Go First’ with
their remarkable accomplishments. It truly is an honor to induct
such exceptional alumni like Linda, George, Katherine and William
into our Academy of Distinguished Alumni.”
Bayless, along with three other 2017 inductees, was honored at a
recognition ceremony Friday, May 19 at WVU’s Erickson Alumni
Center. This year’s other inductees include Dr. Linda Carson, Dr.
George Fahey and Katherine Johnson.
Bill Bayless was recognized for his business excellence and
leadership and work to improve the residential experience for
college students across the nation. Through American Campus
Communities, Bayless has created the student housing industry’s
leading company and has also led the institutionalization of a new
real estate asset class.
Dr. Linda Carson is a Ware Distinguished Professor Emerita at
West Virginia University and served on the faculty of
the College of Physical Activity and Sport Sciences for
30 years. She is the founder and CEO of Choosy Kids, a company
devoted to developing healthy habits early in life.
Dr. George Fahey is a Professor Emeritus of Animal Sciences and
Nutritional Sciences with a focus on gastrointestinal tract health
and has also been author or co-author of many books, book chapters
and peer-reviewed journal articles, along with numerous abstracts,
monographs and popular press articles related to ruminant
nutrition.
Katherine G. Johnson is a pioneer of the American space
movement, working as a pool mathematician for the Langley Research
Center, part of the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics,
which later became what is now known as the National
Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). She is also the
subject of a recent book and film titled Hidden Figures.
“My experiences at WVU are a vital part of who I am, and have
played an important role in my success and the success of American
Campus Communities,” Bayless said. “Membership in the Academy of
Distinguished Alumni, among such accomplished Mountaineers, is
truly the honor of a lifetime.”
About American Campus Communities
American Campus Communities, Inc. is the largest owner, manager
and developer of high-quality student housing communities in the
United States. The company is a fully integrated, self-managed and
self-administered equity real estate investment trust (REIT) with
expertise in the design, finance, development, construction
management and operational management of student housing
properties. As of March 31, 2017, American Campus Communities owned
157 student housing properties containing approximately 97,500
beds. Including its owned and third-party managed properties, ACC's
total managed portfolio consisted of 194 properties with
approximately 127,200 beds. Visit www.americancampus.com.
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and projections about the industry and markets in which American
Campus operates, management's beliefs, and assumptions made by
management. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future
performance and involve certain risks and uncertainties, which are
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