Bio

“Boom Boom”

Experience
Professor Vrooman joined Vanderbilt from Rice University (1999); Louisiana State University (1990-94); University of Utah (1980-89); University of Montana (1976-77); University of Texas (1972-76).

Education
Ph.D. Economics, University of Texas, 1976
Kansas State University, 1964-68
St. Mark’s School of Texas, 1964.

Photo Album
Brown-eyed Girls
Utah Econ Picnic 
Montana Economics
K-State Football
St. Mark’s Senior Pic

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