Keith Harrison

Collaboration will focus on research presentations & publications in the areas of sport, music & popular culture, including the development of the Rhythm & Flow initiative. Research will also explore and address the intersection of academics & athletics for urban youth. Work will intersect with the PTW, MVP & UYS areas of the Center.

Harrison is currently Associate Professor in the DeVos Sport Business Management Graduate Program at the University of Central Florida in the College of Business Administration. Dr. Harrison not only brings theoretical knowledge to intercollegiate athletics and sport management, but also unique personal insights as a former NCAA football scholar-athlete, co-captain his senior year and honor roll performer during his community college and university life experiences. Harrison earned his associate of arts degree from Cerritos College, a bachelor's degree from West Texas State in physical education, his master's degree in physical education from California State University, Dominguez Hills and a doctorate in higher and post-secondary education from the University of Southern California (USC).