The Intercultural Open University Foundation presented a M. A. Degree in Economics to Michael Curtis, Board Member of the Henry George School of Economics in New York City. 
The President and Board of Governors of the IOU Foundation were honored to award this graduate degree to Mr. Curtis for the decades of social change, teaching, and his dedication to helping others embrace the basic principles of economic development.

During the graduation ceremony, Mr. Curtis presented a lecture on present economic development and how it relates historically. In attendance (from left to right) were Dr. John M. Toothman, IOU Foundation Board of Governors, Dr. Sandra Hurlong, President of IOU Foundation, Mr. Michael Curtis, Board Member of the Henry George School of Economics, Roxanne K. Toothman, Special Assistant to the President of IOU Foundation, and Mr. Anton Pieters.

Mr Curtis is also pictured at a recent function in Arden, Delaware with Vice President Joseph Biden.