Decades of Distinction Faculty Luncheon celebrates teaching excellence

Faculty members were celebrated for their dedicated service and impactful contributions to professional development during the Outstanding Faculty Awards ceremony on April 23. Organized by the Faculty Senate and the Professional Relations Committee, the event brought together faculty, administrators, staff, and students to celebrate excellence in teaching. 

Janet Mitchell Lambert, crystal LoVotere, Angela Hoppe-Nagao, Monique Rodriguez2025-26 Outstanding Contributor to Professional Development

Angela Hoppe-Nagao, Communication Studies
Janet Mitchell Lambert, English

Stephen Kroll, Wes Nance, and Wayne Johnson (l-r)Decades of Distinction Awards

56 Years of Service
Stephen Kroll, Accounting

46 Years of Service
Wes Nance, Computer Science

45 Years of Service
Wayne Johnson, Biology

Download the program booklet for more honorees.