Dr. Robert P. Crosby (STH '54)
Dr. Robert P. Crosby (STH ’54) was profoundly impacted by T-groups with Dr. Walter Holcomb and the ministry of Dr. Howard Thurman during his time at STH. He went on to write seven books, founded the Leadership Institute of Spokane-LIOS (later in Seattle) in 1969 and created the first ever M.A. in the Applied Behavioral Sciences in 1973. At 84, he remains active and continues consulting work. In September 2012, Dr. Crosby received the 2012 School of Theology Distinguished Alumnus award.