BOLIVAR, MO – Southwest Baptist University Libraries’ “Meet the Author Series” will feature SBU graduate Dr. Jeff Brown ’92, instructor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 27.  Dr. Brown will be discussing his book, The Competitive Edge: How to Win Every Time You Compete, at the event in Hutchens Library in Jester Learning Center on the Bolivar campus. 

In his book, Dr. Brown explores the competitive culture of the U.S., motives for cheating, and offers seven principles that can help people win with integrity.  A mini-SBU Bookstore will be set up in the library with copies of the book available for purchase, and Dr. Brown will also be available after his discussion for a book signing.  Refreshments will be provided, and the event is free and open to the public.

Not only does Dr. Brown teach at Harvard Medical School, he also serves as a clinical associate of the McLean Hospital in Belmont, Mass., and he also has been the sports psychologist for the Boston Marathon Medical Team since 2002.  Dr. Brown’s authority as an expert in his field has been recognized by several media outlets that have cited him including The New York Times, ESPN and FOX News.

While Dr. Brown was a student at SBU, he was very active in organizations, student activities and as a pitcher on the SBU baseball team.  In 1991, Dr. Brown won the honor of Mr. Southwest.  Dr. Brown’s wife Carolynne (Hitter) also graduated from SBU in 1992 and received the Life Beautiful Award.  The couple and their son Grant live in the Boston area. 

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