Allan Saxe
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Dr. Allan Saxe is a political scientist, author, lecturer, radio commentator, philanthropist
, and university professor. He was born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
and earned his Ph.D in political science at the University of Oklahoma
in the year of 1969
.
Dr. Saxe is an Associate Professor of Political Science at the University of Texas at Arlington
, where he has been a faculty member since 1965.
area. His mother left him $500,000 upon her death which he promptly gave away to charitable organizations. One story even has him giving his truck to an orphanage after delivering toys and hearing that their truck was broken down. He has regularly funded the lights in downtown Arlington, Texas
as well as paid for efforts to keep traffic flowing in the area for light viewing. Several landmarks throughout Arlington, Texas
are named after Dr. Saxe in honor of his generous giving. These include: Allan Saxe Park, The Allan Saxe Dental Clinic , The Allan Saxe Field , and the Allan Saxe Parkway .
Dr. Saxe also has several grants, loans, and charities that bear his name. The Allan Saxe NT Green Loan is a loan offered to students of the University of North Texas
for unexpected expenses outside of tuition, fees, and books. The Allan Saxe Disabled Student Scholarship is a scholarship for disabled students at the University of Texas at Arlington who excel academically. Additionally, UNT lists The Ruth Brock and Allan Saxe Scholarship in Library Science as an available scholarship for students. Also, Dr. Saxe donated $100,000 to have a 50 foot tall sculpture erected between the football stadium and Rangers Ballpark in Arlington
Award). In 1986, 2007, and 2008 he was named to the Gertrude Golladay Memorial Award for Outstanding Teaching in the College of Liberal Arts. He has also been named Best Liberal Arts Teacher at UTA
Philanthropist
A philanthropist is someone who engages in philanthropy; that is, someone who donates his or her time, money, and/or reputation to charitable causes...
, and university professor. He was born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Oklahoma City is the capital and the largest city in the state of Oklahoma. The county seat of Oklahoma County, the city ranks 31st among United States cities in population. The city's population, from the 2010 census, was 579,999, with a metro-area population of 1,252,987 . In 2010, the Oklahoma...
and earned his Ph.D in political science at the University of Oklahoma
University of Oklahoma
The University of Oklahoma is a coeducational public research university located in Norman, Oklahoma. Founded in 1890, it existed in Oklahoma Territory near Indian Territory for 17 years before the two became the state of Oklahoma. the university had 29,931 students enrolled, most located at its...
in the year of 1969
.
Dr. Saxe is an Associate Professor of Political Science at the University of Texas at Arlington
University of Texas at Arlington
The University of Texas at Arlington is a public research university located in Arlington, Texas, United States. The campus is situated southwest of downtown Arlington, and is located in the Dallas–Fort Worth metropolitan area. The university was founded in 1895 and served primarily a military...
, where he has been a faculty member since 1965.
Publications
Dr. Saxe has published one book titled Politics of Arlington, Texas: An Era of Continuity and Growth and co-authored one other titled American Government: A Core Approach. He has also been published in several political journals and magazine articles.Philanthropy
Dr. Saxe is well known for his philanthropy in the North TexasNorth Texas
North Texas is a distinct cultural and geographic area forming the central-northeastern section of the U.S. state of Texas. North Texas is generally considered to include the area south of Oklahoma, east of Abilene, and north of Waco...
area. His mother left him $500,000 upon her death which he promptly gave away to charitable organizations. One story even has him giving his truck to an orphanage after delivering toys and hearing that their truck was broken down. He has regularly funded the lights in downtown Arlington, Texas
Arlington, Texas
Arlington is a city in Tarrant County, Texas within the Dallas–Fort Worth metropolitan area. According to the 2010 census results, the city had a population of 365,438, making it the third largest municipality in the Metroplex...
as well as paid for efforts to keep traffic flowing in the area for light viewing. Several landmarks throughout Arlington, Texas
Arlington, Texas
Arlington is a city in Tarrant County, Texas within the Dallas–Fort Worth metropolitan area. According to the 2010 census results, the city had a population of 365,438, making it the third largest municipality in the Metroplex...
are named after Dr. Saxe in honor of his generous giving. These include: Allan Saxe Park, The Allan Saxe Dental Clinic , The Allan Saxe Field , and the Allan Saxe Parkway .
Dr. Saxe also has several grants, loans, and charities that bear his name. The Allan Saxe NT Green Loan is a loan offered to students of the University of North Texas
University of North Texas
The University of North Texas is a public institution of higher education and research in Denton. Founded in 1890, UNT is part of the University of North Texas System. As of the fall of 2010, the University of North Texas, Denton campus, had a certified enrollment of 36,067...
for unexpected expenses outside of tuition, fees, and books. The Allan Saxe Disabled Student Scholarship is a scholarship for disabled students at the University of Texas at Arlington who excel academically. Additionally, UNT lists The Ruth Brock and Allan Saxe Scholarship in Library Science as an available scholarship for students. Also, Dr. Saxe donated $100,000 to have a 50 foot tall sculpture erected between the football stadium and Rangers Ballpark in Arlington
Student Reviews and Awards
Dr. Saxe has been given a rating of 4.4 out of 5 on Rate My Professors. He has also received numerous awards for his teaching. In 1972, he was name to the UTA Chancellor's Council Award (formerly the AMOCOAmoco
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Award). In 1986, 2007, and 2008 he was named to the Gertrude Golladay Memorial Award for Outstanding Teaching in the College of Liberal Arts. He has also been named Best Liberal Arts Teacher at UTA
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