Herbert Bruce

Education

• Ph.D., Education Leadership, University of Virginia, 2009
• M.Ed., Higher Education Administration, Auburn University, 2002
• B.S., Biochemistry, Auburn University, 1985
• Masters Brewers Program, University of California, Davis, 1994
• Diploma Brewer, Institute of Brewing and Distilling, London, 1994

Professional Appointments

1985-1991: US Navy, Submarine Warfare Officer

1991-1994: Product Development and Packaging Engineer, Proctor & Gamble, Cincinnati, OH

1994-1999: Head Brewer and Plant Manager, Oldenburg Brewery, Smoky Mountain Brewing Company, Atlanta Brewing Company

2002-2012: Director of First-Year Programs, Lynchburg College, Lynchburg, VA

2012-2013: Director of First-Year Experience, Armstrong Atlantic State College, Savannah, GA

2013-2020: Associate Director, University Studies, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA

2020-Present: Assistant Professor of Practice for Undergraduate Education, Virginia Tech

Honors and Awards

• Outstanding First-Year Student Advocate, National Resource Center for the First-Year Experience and Students in Transition, 2017
• Sigma Nu Fraternity, Lynchburg College, renamed faculty award as Herbert Bruce Outstanding Faculty of the Year Award, 2011
• Legion of Honor Award, Sigma Nu Fraternity, Lynchburg College, 2008
• Commander, US Navy Reserve (retired)