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Friday, September 27, 2024
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News ReleaseNoNoYesNo1727413200000The annual Faculty Honors Convocation continues to serve as a testament to the university’s commitment to fostering academic excellence, innovation, and collaborative impact. On September 26, 2024, faculty from a wide array of disciplines were recognized for their contributions./news/2024/09/img/161019_campus_022a.jpgnavigationYessite://Academic Affairs/news/2024/09/img/161019_campus_022a.jpgAcademic Affairs161019_campus_022a.jpg9740631200800Students walk along a campus pathway lined with vibrant autumn flowers and trees, with a tall clock tower in the background. The scene features buildings on either side of the path, and the trees display a mix of green and fall colors.///YouTube

Honoring Excellence in Teaching, Research, Service-learning, and Engagement

The 2024 Faculty Honors Convocation reflects the diverse talents of UNO’s faculty and their commitment to academic excellence in its many forms. The work of the faculty honorees represents the spirit of innovation and setting new standards for teaching, mentoring, community engagement, and research and creative activity on the campus. 

In recognition of their dedication and achievements, the following faculty were presented with campus awards for excellence:

  • Distinguished Research or Creative Activity Award: Dr. Alexey Kamenskiy, Professor, Biomechanics
  • Excellence in Teaching Award: Dr. Michele Desmarais, Associate Professor, Religious Studies.
  • Outstanding Faculty Service Learning Award: Dr. Deanna House, Assistant Professor, Information Systems & Quantitative Analysis.
  • Outstanding Graduate Mentor Award: Dr. Abby Bjornsen-Ramig, Professor, Counseling.
  • Faculty Excellence in Engagement Award: Dr. Jodi Benenson, Associate Professor, Public Administration.
  • Excellence in Part-time Teaching Award: Dr. Ashley Harlow, Instructor, Business Administration
  • Outstanding Honors Faculty Award: Dr. William Cooney, Instructor, Communication

In the coming days, watch for additional news articles that showcase the remarkable accomplishments of these campus-wide award recipients.

In addition to campus awards, several college awards were presented to faculty identified by their peers as excelling in their craft.  Nine faculty received Alumni Outstanding Teaching Awards, sponsored by the Alumni Association.  Seven faculty were also presented with college outstanding research and creative activity awards, sponsored by the Office of Research and Creative Activity.  Faculty granted appointments for named chairs and professorships were also recognized at the event.

To learn more about the honorees, read the Faculty Honors Convocation program.

////No/news/2024/09/faculty-honors-convocation-2024departmentphoneemailacademic.affairs@unomaha.educategoryAcademic Affairslocationevent-startsevent-endssite://Academic Affairs/news/2024/09/faculty-honors-convocation-2024Academic Affairsfaculty-honors-convocation-2024[Article Heading]Celebrating Innovation and Collaboration: The 2024 Faculty Honors ConvocationThe annual Faculty Honors Convocation continues to serve as a testament to the university’s commitment to fostering academic excellence, innovation, and collaborative impact. On September 26, 2024, faculty from a wide array of disciplines were recognized for their contributions.Academic AffairsThe annual Faculty Honors Convocation continues to serve as a testament to the university’s commitment to fostering academic excellence, innovation, and collaborative impact. On September 26, 2024, faculty from a wide array of disciplines were recognized for their contributions.Sep 27, 2024 12:00 AM
News ReleaseNoNoYesNo1727154000000The President’s Excellence Awards are the University of Nebraska (NU) System's most prestigious awards for teaching, research, innovation, engagement, and inclusion. They recognize individual faculty as well as academic and administrative units whose work has had a significant impact on students, their disciplinary fields, the university, and the state./_files/images/content-images/nuseal-f1.jpgnavigationYessite://Academic Affairs/_files/images/content-images/nuseal-f1.jpgAcademic Affairsnuseal-f1.jpgnuseal-f1.jpg1209901200800NU Seal///YouTube

To enhance the visibility of UNO’s own exceptional faculty, we are taking a strategic and intentional approach to nominating and supporting candidates for these awards. Faculty and academic leaders are asked to be proactive in identifying potential nominees for not only system awards but also for campus and disciplinary awards. We want to recognize faculty excellence that contributes to the fulfillment of an engaged metropolitan mission and enhances the reputation of UNO within the NU system and also more broadly.

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Nominate, Celebrate, and Elevate

Nominations for the President's Excellence Awards are now open. This is your chance to shine a light on a colleague, department, or unit whose work has left a lasting mark on students, the university, and the state. Please send the names of potential nominees to Candice Batton, Assistant Vice Chancellor for Faculty Affairs. While final nomination materials for the President’s Excellence Awards are due Jan. 10, nominees are asked to declare their intent to apply by Nov. 1 - nominations can be submitted for oneself or a colleague. Academic Affairs will then work with potential nominees on portfolio development and consider opportunities for scaffolding award materials.

Awards that Illuminate Excellence

The President's Excellence Awards encompass a range of categories, each honoring specific facets of excellence:

  • Faculty IP Innovation and Commercialization Award (FIPICA): Honors faculty members who have developed and nurtured new intellectual property from concept to licensing/startup business.
  • Outstanding Research and Creative Activity Award (ORCA): Honors faculty members who have conducted outstanding research or creative activity of national/international significance.
  • Outstanding Teaching and Instructional Creativity Award (OTICA): Honors faculty members who have developed meritorious and sustained records of excellence in teaching and creativity related to teaching.
  • Innovation, Development, and Engagement Award (IDEA):  Honors faculty member who have extended their academic expertise beyond the boundaries of the University in ways that have enriched the broader community.
  • Inclusive Excellence Collaboration Award (IECA): Recognizes outstanding contributions that advance diversity, access, and inclusion, and equitable outcomes that drive inclusive excellence. IECA honors academic and/or administrative departments/units or campuses that have collaborated on sustained diversity, access, and inclusion efforts that advance a culture of inclusivity and lead to increased equitable outcomes for faculty, staff, and students.
  • University-wide Departmental Teaching Award (UDTA): Honors a department/unit that has outstanding esprit de corps in its dedication to the education of students at the undergraduate, graduate, or professional levels.

Nominate Today!

Nominating excellence is a powerful way to recognize and motivate our outstanding colleagues and teams. Nomination criteria, information about past winners, and instructions can be found on the awards webpage. We encourage you to identify potential nominees by Nov. 1, 2024, and have the draft nomination packet completed by Dec. 16.

Help us celebrate the outstanding individuals who elevate our community, drive innovation, and inspire us all. Your nominations shine a light on the exceptional contributions that define our shared mission.

////No/news/2024/09/presidents-excellence-awards-2024departmentphoneemailcbatton@unomaha.educategoryAcademic Affairslocationevent-startsevent-endssite://Academic Affairs/news/2024/09/presidents-excellence-awards-2024Academic Affairspresidents-excellence-awards-2024Spotlight on Success: Call for Nominations for the President’s Excellence AwardsSpotlight on Success: Call for Nominations for the President’s Excellence AwardsThe President’s Excellence Awards are the University of Nebraska (NU) System's most prestigious awards for teaching, research, innovation, engagement, and inclusion. They recognize individual faculty as well as academic and administrative units whose work has had a significant impact on students, their disciplinary fields, the university, and the state. The President’s Excellence Awards are the University of Nebraska’s most prestigious awards for teaching, research, innovation, engagement, and inclusion. They recognize individual faculty as well as academic and administrative units whose work has had a significant impact on students, their disciplinary fields, the university, and the state. Candice BattonThe President’s Excellence Awards are the University of Nebraska (NU) System's most prestigious awards for teaching, research, innovation, engagement, and inclusion. They recognize individual faculty as well as academic and administrative units whose work has had a significant impact on students, their disciplinary fields, the university, and the state.Sep 24, 2024 12:00 AM
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NU’s “Developing Excellence in Academic Leaders” (NU DEAL) program, sponsored by the Office of the President together with the system provost and campus chief academic officers, offers an intensive two-year curriculum that helps participants develop their leadership skills, expand their networks and explore key issues and challenges facing the University of Nebraska and higher education.

The 2024-2026 NU DEAL fellows, selected by their campus leadership, are:

University of Nebraska at Omaha

  • Kristin Girten, PhD, assistant vice chancellor, UNO Office of Research and Creative Activity
  • William Melanson, PhD, chair, UNO Department of Philosophy; UNO Faculty Senate Past-President
  • Troy Romero, PhD, chair, UNO Goodrich Scholarship Program
  • Roopa Venkatesh, PhD, director, UNO School of Accounting

UNMC

  • Jennifer Blackford, PhD, director, UNMC Research at Munroe-Meyer Institute
  • Karen Gould, PhD, interim executive associate dean, UNMC Graduate Studies, interim assistant vice chancellor, UNMC Academic Affairs
  • Joseph Khoury, MD, chair, UNMC Department of Pathology & Microbiology, College of Medicine
  • Tammy Webster, PhD, assistant dean, UNMC College of Allied Health Professions

University of Nebraska-Lincoln

  • Shannon Bartelt-Hunt, PhD, chair, UNL Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering
  • Thomas Burkey, PhD, associate dean, UNL College of Agricultural Sciences & Natural Resources
  • Charlene Maxey-Harris, associate dean, UNL University Libraries
  • John Shrader, associate professor, UNL Department of Broadcasting, UNL Faculty Senate President-Elect

University of Nebraska at Kearney

  • Megan Adkins, PhD, associate dean, UNK Office of Graduate Studies & Academic Outreach
  • Derek Boeckner, PhD, chair, UNK Department of Mathematics & Statistics
  • Angela Hollman, PhD, director, UNK Honors Program
  • Whitney Schneider-Cline, PhD, chair, UNK Department of Communication Disorders

Over the course of the program, the fellows will hear presentations from University of Nebraska System representatives and members of the Board of Regents, visit each NU campus to engage with senior leaders, and discuss timely higher education topics including:

  • Strategic planning
  • Philanthropy
  • Higher education finances
  • Facilities and infrastructure
  • Opportunities and challenges related to teaching, learning, and research
  • Academic leadership skills and styles

"I am incredibly proud of the UNO faculty selected for this program,” said Phil He, Ph.D., Senior Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs. “Their dedication to academic excellence and leadership development will not only benefit their personal growth but also strengthen our entire university community. Congratulations to all the participants in this year’s cohort!"

Applications for the 2025-27 cohort of the NU Deal fellows will open next spring. More information about the program is available here.

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News ReleaseNoNoYesNo1725339600000Congratulations to the faculty who recently earned promotion and tenure designations./news/2024/09/img/151102_maverickmonument_003a.jpgnavigationYessite://Academic Affairs/news/2024/09/img/151102_maverickmonument_003a.jpgAcademic Affairs151102_maverickmonument_003a.jpg9153831200800Maverick Monument on the UNO Dodge campus. There are fall colored leaves and a blue sky in the back ground.///YouTube

Promoted and honored faculty were recognized and celebrated by their colleagues and campus administration at an informal reception on Wednesday, August 28, 2024. A full list of faculty earning promotion and tenure is listed below by college.

“A university's strength lies in its exceptional and devoted faculty, a defining aspect that should be shared with the entire campus community,” said Phil He, Ph.D., Senior Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs. “I am pleased to express my appreciation for those faculty members who have demonstrated remarkable dedication to the campus community and their respective disciplines.”

College of Arts and Sciences

Promotion

  • Ashlee Dere, Professor, Geography and Geology
  • Eugenio DiStefano, Professor, World Languages and Literature
  • Kirstin Girten, Professor, English
  • Amy Hemje, Lecturer, Chemistry
  • Nicholas Kass, Lecturer, Mathematical and Statistical Sciences
  • Alexey Krasnoslobodtsev, Professor, Physics
  • Jody Neathery-Castro, Professor, Political Science
  • Sarah Osborn, Lecturer, English
  • Nikae Perkinson, Lecturer, Chemistry
  • Adam Weaver, Professor, Psychology 

Promotion and Tenure

  • Paul Denton, Associate Professor, Biology
  • Ying Hu, Associate Professor, Mathematical and Statistical Sciences
  • Sara Kupzyk, Associate Professor, Psychology
  • Bethany Lyon, Associate Professor, Psychology
  • Joseph McCaffrey, Associate Professor, Philosophy

 

College of Business Administration

Promotion

  • Erin Bass, Professor, Management
  • Erin Pleggenkuhle-Miles, Professor, Management

 

College of Communication, Fine Arts and Media

Promotion

  • Howard Paine, Professor, Arts
  • Allison Wakin, Lecturer, Communication

 

Promotion and Tenure

  • Matthew Brooks, Associate Professor, Music
  • Jennifer Shesko Wood, Associate Professor, Arts

 

College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences

Promotion

  • Abby Bjornsen-Ramig, Professor, Counseling
  • Shari DeVeney, Professor, Special Education and Communication Disorders
  • Lisa Epp, Lecturer, Special Education and Communication Disorders
  • Sofia Jawed-Wessel, Professor, Health and Kinesiology
  • Mike Messerole, Professor, Health and Kinesiology
  • Sandra Rodriguez-Arroyo, Professor, Teacher Education

Promotion and Tenure

  • Amanda Kern, Associate Professor, Special Education and Communication Disorders
  • Derrick Nero, Associate Professor, Teacher Education
  • Ferial Pearson, Associate Professor, Teacher Education
  • Michaela Schenkelberg, Associate Professor, Health and Kinesiology
  • Amanda Steiner, Associate Professor, Teacher Education

 

College of Public Affairs and Community Service

Promotion

  • Tara Richards, Professor, Criminology and Criminal Justice 

Promotion and Tenure

  • Nuri Heckler, Associate Professor, Public Administration
  • Trang Hoang, Associate Professor, Public Administration
  • Teresa Kulig, Associate Professor, Criminology and Criminal Justice
  • Susan Reay, Associate Professor, Social Work

 

College of Information Science and Technology

Promotion

  • Yuliya Lierler, Professor, Computer Science 

Promotion and/or Tenure

  • Pei-Chi Huang, Associate Professor, Computer Science
  • Alfredo Perez, Associate Professor, Computer Science

 

Criss Library

Promotion and Tenure

  • Monica Maher, Associate Professor, Criss Library
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News ReleaseNoNoYesNo1726722000000Sixteen University of Nebraska (NU) System colleagues have been selected to participate in a system-wide program that aims to develop the next generation of higher education leaders./news/2024/09/img/nu-deal-cohort-3.pngnavigationYessite://Academic Affairs/news/2024/09/img/nu-deal-cohort-3.pngAcademic Affairsnu-deal-cohort-3.png2068181200800Photo Collage. Four square headshot photos. Top left: Kristin Girten, Top right: William Melanson, Bottom left: Troy Romero, Bottom right: Roppa Venkatesh. UNO Icon on the right side of the the headshots///YouTube

NU’s “Developing Excellence in Academic Leaders” (NU DEAL) program, sponsored by the Office of the President together with the system provost and campus chief academic officers, offers an intensive two-year curriculum that helps participants develop their leadership skills, expand their networks and explore key issues and challenges facing the University of Nebraska and higher education.

The 2024-2026 NU DEAL fellows, selected by their campus leadership, are:

University of Nebraska at Omaha

  • Kristin Girten, PhD, assistant vice chancellor, UNO Office of Research and Creative Activity
  • William Melanson, PhD, chair, UNO Department of Philosophy; UNO Faculty Senate Past-President
  • Troy Romero, PhD, chair, UNO Goodrich Scholarship Program
  • Roopa Venkatesh, PhD, director, UNO School of Accounting

UNMC

  • Jennifer Blackford, PhD, director, UNMC Research at Munroe-Meyer Institute
  • Karen Gould, PhD, interim executive associate dean, UNMC Graduate Studies, interim assistant vice chancellor, UNMC Academic Affairs
  • Joseph Khoury, MD, chair, UNMC Department of Pathology & Microbiology, College of Medicine
  • Tammy Webster, PhD, assistant dean, UNMC College of Allied Health Professions

University of Nebraska-Lincoln

  • Shannon Bartelt-Hunt, PhD, chair, UNL Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering
  • Thomas Burkey, PhD, associate dean, UNL College of Agricultural Sciences & Natural Resources
  • Charlene Maxey-Harris, associate dean, UNL University Libraries
  • John Shrader, associate professor, UNL Department of Broadcasting, UNL Faculty Senate President-Elect

University of Nebraska at Kearney

  • Megan Adkins, PhD, associate dean, UNK Office of Graduate Studies & Academic Outreach
  • Derek Boeckner, PhD, chair, UNK Department of Mathematics & Statistics
  • Angela Hollman, PhD, director, UNK Honors Program
  • Whitney Schneider-Cline, PhD, chair, UNK Department of Communication Disorders

Over the course of the program, the fellows will hear presentations from University of Nebraska System representatives and members of the Board of Regents, visit each NU campus to engage with senior leaders, and discuss timely higher education topics including:

  • Strategic planning
  • Philanthropy
  • Higher education finances
  • Facilities and infrastructure
  • Opportunities and challenges related to teaching, learning, and research
  • Academic leadership skills and styles

"I am incredibly proud of the UNO faculty selected for this program,” said Phil He, Ph.D., Senior Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs. “Their dedication to academic excellence and leadership development will not only benefit their personal growth but also strengthen our entire university community. Congratulations to all the participants in this year’s cohort!"

Applications for the 2025-27 cohort of the NU Deal fellows will open next spring. More information about the program is available here.

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News ReleaseNoNoYesNo1727413200000The annual Faculty Honors Convocation continues to serve as a testament to the university’s commitment to fostering academic excellence, innovation, and collaborative impact. On September 26, 2024, faculty from a wide array of disciplines were recognized for their contributions./news/2024/09/img/161019_campus_022a.jpgnavigationYessite://Academic Affairs/news/2024/09/img/161019_campus_022a.jpgAcademic Affairs161019_campus_022a.jpg9740631200800Students walk along a campus pathway lined with vibrant autumn flowers and trees, with a tall clock tower in the background. The scene features buildings on either side of the path, and the trees display a mix of green and fall colors.///YouTube

Honoring Excellence in Teaching, Research, Service-learning, and Engagement

The 2024 Faculty Honors Convocation reflects the diverse talents of UNO’s faculty and their commitment to academic excellence in its many forms. The work of the faculty honorees represents the spirit of innovation and setting new standards for teaching, mentoring, community engagement, and research and creative activity on the campus. 

In recognition of their dedication and achievements, the following faculty were presented with campus awards for excellence:

  • Distinguished Research or Creative Activity Award: Dr. Alexey Kamenskiy, Professor, Biomechanics
  • Excellence in Teaching Award: Dr. Michele Desmarais, Associate Professor, Religious Studies.
  • Outstanding Faculty Service Learning Award: Dr. Deanna House, Assistant Professor, Information Systems & Quantitative Analysis.
  • Outstanding Graduate Mentor Award: Dr. Abby Bjornsen-Ramig, Professor, Counseling.
  • Faculty Excellence in Engagement Award: Dr. Jodi Benenson, Associate Professor, Public Administration.
  • Excellence in Part-time Teaching Award: Dr. Ashley Harlow, Instructor, Business Administration
  • Outstanding Honors Faculty Award: Dr. William Cooney, Instructor, Communication

In the coming days, watch for additional news articles that showcase the remarkable accomplishments of these campus-wide award recipients.

In addition to campus awards, several college awards were presented to faculty identified by their peers as excelling in their craft.  Nine faculty received Alumni Outstanding Teaching Awards, sponsored by the Alumni Association.  Seven faculty were also presented with college outstanding research and creative activity awards, sponsored by the Office of Research and Creative Activity.  Faculty granted appointments for named chairs and professorships were also recognized at the event.

To learn more about the honorees, read the Faculty Honors Convocation program.

////No/news/2024/09/faculty-honors-convocation-2024departmentphoneemailacademic.affairs@unomaha.educategoryAcademic Affairslocationevent-startsevent-endssite://Academic Affairs/news/2024/09/faculty-honors-convocation-2024Academic Affairsfaculty-honors-convocation-2024[Article Heading]Celebrating Innovation and Collaboration: The 2024 Faculty Honors ConvocationThe annual Faculty Honors Convocation continues to serve as a testament to the university’s commitment to fostering academic excellence, innovation, and collaborative impact. On September 26, 2024, faculty from a wide array of disciplines were recognized for their contributions.Academic AffairsThe annual Faculty Honors Convocation continues to serve as a testament to the university’s commitment to fostering academic excellence, innovation, and collaborative impact. On September 26, 2024, faculty from a wide array of disciplines were recognized for their contributions.Sep 27, 2024 12:00 AM
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Promoted and honored faculty were recognized and celebrated by their colleagues and campus administration at an informal reception on Wednesday, August 28, 2024. A full list of faculty earning promotion and tenure is listed below by college.

“A university's strength lies in its exceptional and devoted faculty, a defining aspect that should be shared with the entire campus community,” said Phil He, Ph.D., Senior Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs. “I am pleased to express my appreciation for those faculty members who have demonstrated remarkable dedication to the campus community and their respective disciplines.”

College of Arts and Sciences

Promotion

  • Ashlee Dere, Professor, Geography and Geology
  • Eugenio DiStefano, Professor, World Languages and Literature
  • Kirstin Girten, Professor, English
  • Amy Hemje, Lecturer, Chemistry
  • Nicholas Kass, Lecturer, Mathematical and Statistical Sciences
  • Alexey Krasnoslobodtsev, Professor, Physics
  • Jody Neathery-Castro, Professor, Political Science
  • Sarah Osborn, Lecturer, English
  • Nikae Perkinson, Lecturer, Chemistry
  • Adam Weaver, Professor, Psychology 

Promotion and Tenure

  • Paul Denton, Associate Professor, Biology
  • Ying Hu, Associate Professor, Mathematical and Statistical Sciences
  • Sara Kupzyk, Associate Professor, Psychology
  • Bethany Lyon, Associate Professor, Psychology
  • Joseph McCaffrey, Associate Professor, Philosophy

 

College of Business Administration

Promotion

  • Erin Bass, Professor, Management
  • Erin Pleggenkuhle-Miles, Professor, Management

 

College of Communication, Fine Arts and Media

Promotion

  • Howard Paine, Professor, Arts
  • Allison Wakin, Lecturer, Communication

 

Promotion and Tenure

  • Matthew Brooks, Associate Professor, Music
  • Jennifer Shesko Wood, Associate Professor, Arts

 

College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences

Promotion

  • Abby Bjornsen-Ramig, Professor, Counseling
  • Shari DeVeney, Professor, Special Education and Communication Disorders
  • Lisa Epp, Lecturer, Special Education and Communication Disorders
  • Sofia Jawed-Wessel, Professor, Health and Kinesiology
  • Mike Messerole, Professor, Health and Kinesiology
  • Sandra Rodriguez-Arroyo, Professor, Teacher Education

Promotion and Tenure

  • Amanda Kern, Associate Professor, Special Education and Communication Disorders
  • Derrick Nero, Associate Professor, Teacher Education
  • Ferial Pearson, Associate Professor, Teacher Education
  • Michaela Schenkelberg, Associate Professor, Health and Kinesiology
  • Amanda Steiner, Associate Professor, Teacher Education

 

College of Public Affairs and Community Service

Promotion

  • Tara Richards, Professor, Criminology and Criminal Justice 

Promotion and Tenure

  • Nuri Heckler, Associate Professor, Public Administration
  • Trang Hoang, Associate Professor, Public Administration
  • Teresa Kulig, Associate Professor, Criminology and Criminal Justice
  • Susan Reay, Associate Professor, Social Work

 

College of Information Science and Technology

Promotion

  • Yuliya Lierler, Professor, Computer Science 

Promotion and/or Tenure

  • Pei-Chi Huang, Associate Professor, Computer Science
  • Alfredo Perez, Associate Professor, Computer Science

 

Criss Library

Promotion and Tenure

  • Monica Maher, Associate Professor, Criss Library
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The annual Faculty Honors Convocation continues to serve as a testament to the university’s commitment to fostering academic excellence, innovation, and collaborative impact. On September 26, 2024, faculty from a wide array of disciplines were recognized for their contributions.

Faculty Recognized for Promotion, Tenure Accomplishments

Congratulations to the faculty who recently earned promotion and tenure designations.

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