Annual University Awards Banquet

Each year we honor outstanding faculty and staff members for making an impact on our students and surrounding community through excellence, innovation, scholarship and service by presenting eleven university awards at the Annual University Awards Banquet each spring.

2026 University Awards Banquet Honorees

Top Row, Left to Right

• Ms. Chandler Guettler – Excellence Award
• Dr. Brant Poe – Faculty Excellence in Student Success Award
• Dr. Jean Lonie – Barry B. Thompson Service Award
• Mr. Kirk Wise – Jack and Louise Arthur Excellence in Teaching Award
• Dr. Austin Loignon – Respect Award
• Mr. Eudoro Magana – Integrity Award
• Mr. Andrew Huf – TAA Distinguished Faculty Member
• Mr. Chad Evans – Excellence Award
• Dr. Christina Villalon – Faculty Excellence in Scholarship Award
• Mrs. Kindall Hurley, First Lady
• Dr. James Hurley, President

Bottom Row, Left to Right

• Dr. Amanda Brown – Outstanding Early Career Faculty Award
• Mr. Dalton Lawing – Graduate Assistant of the Year Award
• Ms. Faith Bernard – Integrity Award
• Ms. Semoine Pearson – Respect Award
• Dr. John Calahan – Emeritus Award
• Ms. Kim Mitchell – Presidential Staff Award
• Ms. Kasenia Hipsh – Undergraduate Student Employee of the Year Award
• Dr. Crystal Rose – Engaged Faculty Award
• Ms. Alyson Fields – Respect Award
• Ms. Shawndi Wilson – Excellence Award
• Not Pictured: Mr. Kyle Boatright – Integrity Award