2025 Faculty & Staff Awards

Allison Kelly, Ph.D.

Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry, Associate Teaching Professor

⭐ Excellence in Academic Student Support Award: for individuals who have demonstrated exceptional support of our students. This includes but is not limited to implementation of innovative strategies to improve learning and retention and/or the implementation of approaches to help diversify and support students from underrepresented and underserved backgrounds.

Marina Bogush, Ph.D.

Department of Biological & Biomedical Sciences, Associate Teaching Professor

⭐ Excellence in Education Award: for faculty who have implemented innovative, forward thinking ideas related to education. Examples include but are not limited to teaching and/or pedagogy innovations or development or design of new program / course structures.

Ashley York, Ph.D.

Department of Geography, Planning & Sustainability, Assistant Teaching Professor

⭐ Outstanding Colleague Award: for individuals who take a positive, productive, and proactive role in collaborative efforts. This award recognizes individuals who have demonstrated excellent collegiality, uplifted others, and moved initiatives forward by providing support and leadership.

Erik Hoy, Ph.D.

Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry, Associate Professor

⭐ Excellence in Research Award: for faculty who have developed forward thinking or high impact research projects. Examples include but are not limited to use-inspired research responding to global, national, or regional challenges, research focused on complex, interdisciplinary systems, and research that is environmentally and socially responsible.

Kristen Hicks, MBA

College of Science & Mathematics, Assistant Director of Budget & Finance

⭐ Outstanding Staff Award: for staff members who go “above and beyond” in their role with a strong focus on student support and positively engaging all members of the department and college.

Gabrielle Rosenthal

School of Earth & Environment, Laboratory Technician

⭐ Outstanding Staff Award: for staff members who go “above and beyond” in their role with a strong focus on student support and positively engaging all members of the department and college.

Ganesh Chandrasekaran, MS

Department of Computer Science, 3/4 Faculty

⭐ Part-Time Faculty Excellence Award: for 3/4 or adjunct faculty members who have gone "above and beyond," showing exceptional commitment to student learning and success.