George and Ann RichardsCivil War Era Center

Biography:

Rick Daily graduated from the University of Redlands, Johnston Center, with a degree in Inspiring Happiness: The Social Psychology of Race, Gender, Sexuality and the Arts to Better Understand Humanity in 2011. After working in Admissions at Soka University of America for 6 years, he will be joining Penn State’s dual-title History and African American Studies PhD program this Fall. He plans to study 19th and 20th century US History, and intersections of race, gender and sexuality. Rick will be bringing his extensive collection of bow ties, California smile and quick wit across the country to Penn State!