Inaugural Last Lecture at University of Richmond, given by accounting professor Joe B. Hoyle, draws unprecedented crowd (video)

April 2009

University of Richmond students launched their version of a "last lecture" series -- in which a professor speaks on the question, "If you were to address students at the University of Richmond for the last time, what would you say?" – on April 7th.

Joe B. Hoyle, an accounting professor noted for his Socratic method of teaching, was chosen by a student vote to be the initial last lecturer in what the students hope will become an annual event.

Hoyle is author of "Tips and Thoughts on Improving the Teaching Process in College—A Personal Diary." The Duke and Appalachian State graduate was named 2007 Virginia Professor of the Year by the Carnegie Endowment for the Advancement of Teaching/Council for Advancement and Support of Education, as well as one of 22 favorite undergraduate business professors by Business Week in 2006.