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Flournoy Coles
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| Born | c. 1915 |
| Died | August 1, 1982 |
| Institution | Owen Graduate School of Management Fisk University United States Department of State |
| Alma mater | Xavier University University of Pennsylvania (MA) Wharton School (PhD) |
Flournoy A. Coles Jr. (born around 1915 – died August 1, 1982) was an important American economist. He worked for the United States Department of State, which handles America's relationships with other countries. He was also a respected professor at Vanderbilt University.
A big part of his legacy is that he was the first Black professor to earn a permanent teaching position, called tenure, at Vanderbilt University. This was a major step forward for diversity in education.
Early Life and Education
Flournoy A. Coles Jr. was born in Trenton, New Jersey. He was a very dedicated student. He went to Xavier University for his first degree.
Later, he continued his studies at the University of Pennsylvania. There, he earned a special degree called a doctorate in economics. He studied at the famous Wharton School of Business. During World War II, he served his country in the U.S. Army.
His Career and Work
After his education and military service, Coles became an economist. From 1951 to 1963, he worked for the State Department. His job involved understanding money and trade in other countries. He worked in places like Europe and Asia.
In 1967, he became the head of the economics department at Fisk University. This university is in Nashville, TN. Two years later, in 1969, he joined Vanderbilt University. He was hired as a tenured faculty member, meaning he had a permanent teaching role. He also served as president of the National Economic Association. This is a group for economists.
