Recipients will include this year鈥檚 awardees of some of the highest honors the university bestows, including: Pegasus Professor; the鈥疢edal of Societal Impact; the Reach for the Stars Award; the Big 12 Faculty Member of the Year Award; and the Champion of Student Success and Well-Being.

Also being honored are university excellence award winners; those who recently reached milestone years of service; Faculty Senate service awardees; faculty granted鈥�别尘别谤颈迟耻蝉鈥�辞谤鈥�别尘别谤颈迟补鈥�status; and retired or retiring faculty members.

This year鈥檚 celebration includes recognition of Chuck Dziuban, one of the longest-serving and most trailblazing faculty members in school history. His remarkable 55-year-career includes being 麻豆原创鈥檚 inaugural Pegasus Professor and founding director of the Faculty Center for Teaching and Learning.

Starting this year at Founders鈥� Day, the Chuck D. Dziuban Award for Excellence in Online Teaching will be given to underscore the talented faculty behind 麻豆原创鈥檚 nationally renowned reputation as a leader in in online teaching and learning.

Here are this year鈥檚 faculty honorees.

Pegasus Professor Award

Hassan聽Foroosh,聽College of Engineering and Computer Science

Carmen聽Giurgescu, College of Nursing

Annette R. Khaled, College of Medicine

Matthew Marino, College of聽Community Innovation and Education

Reach for the Stars Award

John Bush, College of Business

Ana Carolina聽de Souza Feliciano, Office of Research

Shyam Kattel, College of Sciences

Kevin Moran, College of Engineering and Computer Science

Soyoung Park, College of Community Innovation and Education

Hao Zheng, College of Engineering and Computer Sciences

Medal of Societal Impact Award

Zhihua Qu, College of Engineering and Computer Science

Champion of Student Success and Well-Being Award

Suha Saleh,聽College of Health Professions and Sciences

Big 12 Faculty Member of the Year

Deborah Beidel, College of Sciences

Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching

College Awardees

Tanvir Ahmed, College of Engineering and Computer Science

Norine Blanch, College of Community Innovation and Education

Matthew Bryan, College of Arts and Humanities

Peter Delfyett, College of Optics and Photonics

Nyla Dil, College of Medicine

Katia Ferdowsi, College of Health Professions and Sciences

Murat Hancer, Rosen College of Hospitality Management

Deborah Horzen, College of Arts and Humanities

Richard Jerousek, College of Sciences

Betsy Kalin, College of Sciences

Evelin Pegoraro, College of Arts and Humanities

Richard Plate, College of Community Innovation and Education

Alfons Schulte, College of Sciences

Nicholas Shrubsole, College of Arts and Humanities

Daniel Stephens, College of Community Innovation and Education

Wei Sun, College of Engineering and Computer Science

Danielle Webster, College of Health Professions and Sciences

Sara Willox, College of Business

Xiaohu Xia, College of Sciences

Widaad Zaman, College of Sciences

University Winner

Norine Blanch, College of Community Innovation and Education

Excellence in Graduate Teaching

College Awardees

Shaurya Agarwal, College of Engineering and Computer Science

Kim Anderson, College of Health Professions and Sciences

Christopher Blackwell, College of Nursing

Shannon Carter, College of Sciences

Sasan Fathpour, College of Optics and Photonics

Murat Hancer, Rosen College of Hospitality Management

Dana Joseph, College of Business

Magdalena Pasarica, College of Medicine

Mel Stanfill, College of Arts and Humanities

Vassiliki Zygouris-Coe, College of Community Innovation and Education

University Winner

Christopher Blackwell, College of Nursing

Excellence in Research

College Awardees

Sarah Bush, College of Community Innovation and Education

Zixi (Jack) Cheng, College of Medicine

Enrique Del Barco, College of Sciences

Romain Gaume, College of Optics and Photonics

Nan Hua, Rosen College of Hospitality Management

Kevin Mullally, College of Business

Matthew Stock, College of Health Professions and Sciences

Ladda Thiamwong, College of Nursing

Subith Vasu, College of Engineering and Computer Science

Cyrus Zargar, College of Arts and Humanities

University Winner

Enrique Del Barco, College of Sciences

Chuck D. Dziuban Award for Excellence in Online Teaching

Nicole Lapeyrouse, College of Sciences

Excellence in Faculty Academic Advising

Emily Proulx, College of Arts and Humanities

Excellence in Professional Service

Linda Walters, College of Sciences

Excellence in Librarianship

Katy Miller, 麻豆原创 Libraries

Excellence in Instructional Design

Amy Sugar, Division of Digital Learning

University Award for Excellence in Mentoring Doctoral Students

Engineering, Physical Sciences and Life Sciences

Subith Vasu, College of Engineering and Computer Science

Social Science, Humanities, Education, Business, Art and Health

David Boote, College of Community Innovation and Education

University Award for Excellence in Mentoring Postdoctoral Scholars

Kausik Mukhopadhyay, College of Engineering and Computer Science

Thomas Wahl, College of Engineering and Computer Science

20 Years of Service

Haiyan Bai, College of Community Innovation and Education

Brian Barone, College of Arts and Humanities

Aman Behal, College of Engineering and Computer Science

Corinne Bishop, 麻豆原创 Libraries

Joseph Brennan, College of Sciences

Mark Calabrese, College of Engineering and Computer Science

Li-Mei Chen, College of Medicine

Baiyun Chen, Division of Digital Learning

Joshua Colwell, College of Sciences

William Crampton, College of Sciences

Richard Curcio, College of Business

Donovan Dixon, College of Sciences

Martin Dupuis, Burnett Honors College

Michelle Dusseau, College of Sciences

Dorin Dutkay, College of Sciences

Kirk Gay, College of Arts and Humanities

Deborah German, College of Medicine

William Hagedorn, College of Community Innovation and Education

Joseph Harrington, College of Sciences

Fayeza Hasanat, College of Arts and Humanities

Bobby Hoffman, College of Community Innovation and Education

Elizabeth Hoffman, College of Community Innovation and Education

Alisha Janowsky, College of Sciences

Abdelkader Kara, College of Sciences

David Kwun, Rosen College of Hospitality Management

Stephen Lambert, College of Medicine

Peter Larson, College of Arts and Humanities

Joseph LaViola Jr., College of Engineering and Computer Science

Edgard Maboudou, College of Sciences

Kevin Mackie, College of Engineering and Computer Science

Iryna Malendevych, College of Community Innovation and Education

Jonathan Matusitz, College of Sciences

Holly McDonald, College of Arts and Humanities

Florin Mihai, College of Arts and Humanities

Olga Molina, College of Health Professions and Sciences

George Musambira, College of Sciences

Nina Orlovskaya, College of Engineering and Computer Science

Talat Rahman, College of Sciences

25 Years of Service

Laura Albers-Biddle, College of Community Innovation and Education

Steven Berman, College of Sciences

Tarek Buhagiar, College of Business

Melissa Dagley, College of Sciences

Sabatino DiBernardo, College of Arts and Humanities

Mark Dickie, College of Business

Ivan Garibay, College of Engineering and Computer Science

Anthony Grajeda, College of Arts and Humanities

Bari Hoffman, College of Health Professions and Sciences

Steven Hornik, College of Business

Anna Jones, College of Arts and Humanities

Mikhail Klimov, College of Engineering and Computer Science

Stefanie Mayfield Garcia, College of Business

Rudy McDaniel, College of Arts and Humanities

Rachel Mulvihill, 麻豆原创 Libraries

Christopher Niess, College of Arts and Humanities

Eugene Paoline, College of Community Innovation and Education

Sumanta Pattanaik, College of Engineering and Computer Science

Tison Pugh, College of Arts and Humanities

Walter Sotero, College of Sciences

Suren Tatulian, College of Sciences

Nizam Uddin, College of Sciences

Lei Wei, College of Engineering and Computer Science

Graham Worthy, College of Sciences

Shin-Tson Wu, College of Optics and Photonics

30 Years of Service

Charlie Abraham, College of Arts and Humanities

Helen Becker, College of Business

James Campbell, College of Arts and Humanities

Karl X. Chai, College of Medicine

Ratna Chakrabarti, College of Medicine

Jill Fjelstul, Rosen College of Hospitality Management

Barbara Fritzsche, College of Sciences

Nora Lee Garc铆a, College of Arts and Humanities

Linwood Jones, College of Engineering and Computer Science

Alexander Katsevich, College of Sciences

Kuotsai Tom Liou, College of Community Innovation and Education

Lisa Logan, College of Arts and Humanities

Humberto L贸pez Cruz, College of Arts and Humanities

Eric Martin, Office of Research

Kevin Meehan, College of Arts and Humanities

Charles H. Reilly, Office of the Provost

Timothy Rotarius, College of Community Innovation and Education

Peter Spyers-Duran, 麻豆原创 Libraries

Alexander Tovbis, College of Sciences

Laurence von Kalm, College of Sciences

Linda Walters, College of Sciences

Bruce Wilson, College of Sciences

Hong Zhang, College of Arts and Humanities

Ying Zhang, 麻豆原创 Libraries

35 Years of Service

Issa Batarseh, College of Engineering and Computer Science

Alain Kassab, College of Engineering and Computer Science

Mansooreh Mollaghasemi, College of Engineering and Computer Science

Robert Peale, College of Sciences

Chung-Ching Wang, College of Sciences

40 Years of Service

Ahmad Elshennawy, College of Engineering and Computer Science

Michael Georgiopoulos, College of Engineering and Computer Science

David Hagan, College of Optics and Photonics

Anna Lillios, College of Arts and Humanities

Mubarak Shah, College of Engineering and Computer Science

Kalpathy Sundaram, College of Engineering and Computer Science

45 Years of Service

Robert Rivers, College of Arts and Humanities

55 Years of Service

Chuck Dziuban, Division of Digital Learning

Faculty Emeritus and Emerita

Lynn Casmier-Paz, College of Arts and Humanities

James Clark, College of Arts and Humanities

Teresa Dorman, College of Sciences

Chuck Dziuban, Division of Digital Learning

Amy Giroux, College of Arts and Humanities

Glenda Gunter, College of Community Innovation and Education

Michael Hampton, College of Sciences

Richard Hofler, College of Business

Robin Kohn, College of Health Professions and Sciences

Piotr Mikusinski, College of Sciences

Ram Mohapatra, College of Sciences

Donna Neff, College of Nursing

Alice Noblin, College of Community Innovation and Education

Robert Peale, College of Sciences

Trey Philpotts, College of Arts and Humanities

Robin Roberts, College of Business

Sherron Killingsworth Roberts, College of Community Innovation and Education

Lisa Roney, College of Arts and Humanities

Sybil St. Claire, College of Arts and Humanities

Terry Ann Thaxton, College of Arts and Humanities

Deborah Weaver, College of Arts and Humanities

Retired Faculty

Ahlam Al-Rawi, College of Sciences

Donna Breit, College of Nursing

Martha Brenckle, College of Arts and Humanities

Chinyen Chuo, Student Success and Well-Being

Therese Coleman, College of Health Professions and Sciences

Robertico Croes, Rosen College of Hospitality Management

Juli Dixon, College of Community Innovation and Education

Teresa Dorman, College of Sciences

Chuck Dziuban, Division of Digital Learning

Philip Fairey, Office of Research

John Fauth, College of Sciences

Amy Giroux, College of Arts and Humanities

Glenda Gunter, College of Community Innovation and Education

Michael Hampton, College of Sciences

Roger Handberg, College of Sciences

C. Keith Harrison, College of Business

Randall Hewitt, College of Community Innovation and Education

Rebecca Hines, College of Community Innovation and Education

Richard Hofler, College of Business

Charlie Hughes, College of Engineering and Computer Science

Alvaro Islas, College of Sciences

Mourad Ismail, College of Sciences

David Jenkins, College of Sciences

Michael Johnson, Office of the Provost

Dayle Jones, College of Community Innovation and Education

Denise Kay, College of Medicine

Gary Leavens, College of Engineering and Computer Science

Mary Little, College of Community Innovation and Education

Humberto L贸pez Cruz, College of Arts and Humanities

Michael Macedonia, Office of Research

Wasfy Mikhael, College of Engineering and Computer Science

Piotr Mikusinski, College of Sciences

Roslyn Miller, Division of Digital Learning

Ram Mohapatra, College of Sciences

Vicki Montoya, College of Nursing

Brian Moore, College of Sciences

Donna Felber Neff, College of Nursing

Alice Noblin, College of Community Innovation and Education

Peggy Nuhn, 麻豆原创 Libraries

Joyce Nutta, College of Community Innovation and Education

Jeffrey O鈥橞rien, College of Business

Bendegul Okumus, Rosen College of Hospitality Management

Fevzi Okumus, Rosen College of Hospitality Management

Robert Peale, College of Sciences

Trey Philpotts, College of Arts and Humanities

Brian Plamondon, Office of Research

Michael Proctor, College of Engineering and Computer Science

Enrique Puig, College of Community Innovation and Education

Pedro Quintana-Ascencio, College of Sciences

Mark Rapport, College of Sciences

Sherron Roberts, College of Community Innovation and Education

Kelly Schaffer, College of Community Innovation and Education

Elzbieta Sikorska, College of Sciences

Jo Smith, Division of Digital Learning

Sybil St. Claire, College of Arts and Humanities

Mark Steiner, College of Engineering and Computer Science

Raymond Surette, College of Community Innovation and Education

Terry Ann Thaxton, College of Arts and Humanities

Patti Thielemann, College of Nursing

Cheryl Van De Mark, College of Community Innovation and Education

Martine Vanryckeghem, College of Health Professions and Sciences

Jane Vaughan, College of Arts and Humanities

Scott Warfield, College of Arts and Humanities

Debbie Weaver, College of Arts and Humanities

Philip Wessel, College of Community Innovation and Education

James Whitworth, College of Health Professions and Sciences

Boguslawa Anna Wolford, College of Community Innovation and Education

Laine Wyatt, College of Arts and Humanities

Cherie Yestrebsky, College of Sciences

Martin Klapheke, College of Medicine

Stephen Lambert, College of Medicine

Olga Molina, College of Health Professions and Sciences

Euripides Montagne, College of Engineering and Computer Science

Darlin’ Neal, College of Arts and Humanities

Michael Pape, College of Business

Tison Pugh, College of Arts and Humanities

David Young, College of Sciences

This year, 麻豆原创 honored 84 faculty members during the fifth biennial Faculty Authors鈥� Celebration, held Feb. 17 in the Solarium Room at the John C. Hitt Library on the university鈥檚 main campus. The event celebrates faculty whose published books 鈥� from novels and poetry to textbooks and manuals 鈥� contribute to scholarly excellence and creativity in their respective fields.

The event, which is sponsored by the聽Office of Research听补苍诲听, drew many guests, including Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs John Buckwalter and Vice President for Research and Innovation Winston Schoenfeld.

Professor of English and Director of Graduate Programs Anastasia Salter delivered the keynote address. Salter is the author or co-author of 10 books on digital culture and electronic literature, including most recently Undertale: Can a Game Give Hope, which invites readers to rethink their relationship with gaming and game characters.

2026 Faculty Author Honorees

• Yara Asi 鈥�07MA 鈥�15PhD, College of Community Innovation and Education
• Jonathan Annand,
• Greg Autry, College of Business Administration
• William Ayers, College of Arts and Humanities
• James Bacchus, College of Sciences
• Morris Beato, College of Health Professions and Sciences
• James Beckman, College of Community Innovation and Education
• Martha Brenckle, College of Arts and Humanities
• Andrea Borowczak 鈥�92, College of Community Innovation and Education
• Wayne Bowen, College of Arts and Humanities
• Sarah Bush, College of Community Innovation and Education
• Jessica Campbell 鈥�12MA 鈥�20PhD, College of Arts and Humanities
• Shannon Carter, College of Sciences
• Robert Cassanello, College of Arts and Humanities
• Necati Catbas, College of Engineering and Computer Science
• Thomas Cavanagh 鈥�06PhD, Center for Distributed Learning
• Karl Chai, College of Medicine
• Baiyun Chen 鈥�07PhD, Center for Distributed Learning
• Amy Cicchino, College of Arts and Humanities
• Brian Collins,
• Ilenia Col贸n Mendoza, College of Arts and Humanities
• Joshua Colwell, College of Sciences
• Aimee Denoyelles 鈥�00, Center for Distributed Learning
• Taseen Desin, College of Medicine
• Ahmad Elshennawy, College of Engineering and Computer Science
• Katia Ferdowsi, College of Health Professions and Sciences
• Julie Feuerstein, College of Health Professions and Sciences
• Scot French, College of Arts and Humanities
• Martha Garcia 鈥�97 鈥�00MA, College of Arts and Humanities
• Amrita Ghosh, College of Arts and Humanities
• Carolyn Glasshoff 鈥�11MA 鈥�21PhD, College of Arts and Humanities
• Donita Grissom 鈥�14PhD, College of Community Innovation and Education
• Gulsah Hancerliogullari Koksalmis, College of Engineering and Computer Science
• Kenneth Hanson, College of Arts and Humanities
• Duncan Hardy, College of Arts and Humanities
• David Head, College of Arts and Humanities
• Bari Hoffman 鈥�96 鈥�98MA, College of Health Professions and Sciences
• Emily Johnson 鈥�15PhD, College of Arts and Humanities
• Naim Kapucu, College of Community Innovation and Education
• Lauren Kehoe,
• Haidar Khezri, College of Arts and Humanities
• Nolan Kline, College of Medicine
• Alla Kourova, College of Arts and Humanities
• Lanlan Kuang, College of Arts and Humanities
• David Lerner Schwartz, College of Arts and Humanities
• Hsiu-fen Lin, College of Health Professions and Sciences
• Robert Littlefield, College of Sciences
• Ty Matejowsky, College of Sciences
• Stephen Masyada, College of Sciences
• Jonathan Matusitz, College of Sciences
• Kevin Meehan, College of Arts and Humanities
• Lisa Nalbone, College of Arts and Humanities
• Hakan 脰zo臒lu, College of Arts and Humanities
• Jason Phillips, 麻豆原创 Libraries
• Laurie Pinkert, College of Arts and Humanities
• Ghaith Rabadi 鈥�96MSIE 鈥�99PhD, College of Engineering and Computer Science
• Luis Rabelo, College of Engineering and Computer Science
• Sherry Rankins-Robertson, College of Arts and Humanities
• Jorge Ridderstaat, Rosen College of Hospitality Management
• Lee Ross, College of Community Innovation and Education
• Mary Rubin 鈥�12 鈥�19MA, 麻豆原创 Libraries
• Houman Sadri, College of Sciences
• Anastasia Salter, College of Arts and Humanities
• Scott Carter, College of Sciences
• Melina Sherman, College of Sciences
• Marwan Simaan, College of Engineering and Computer Science
• Christopher Spinale 鈥�04MEd 鈥�24PhD, College of Sciences
• Mel Stanfill, College of Arts and Humanities
• Sandra Sousa, College of Arts and Humanities
• Bulent Soykan, Institute for Simulation and Training
• Sidney Turner, College of Arts and Humanities
• Jennie Wagner, College of Nursing
• Linda Walters, College of Sciences
• Chung Ching (Morgan) Wang, College of Sciences
• Keri Watson, College of Arts and Humanities
• Taylar Wenzel 鈥�11EdD, College of Community Innovation and Education
• Amanda Wilkerson 鈥�16EdD, College of Community Innovation and Education
• Florence Williams, Center for Distributed Learning
• Andrew Williams Jr., College of Community Innovation and Education
• Ross Wolf 鈥�88 鈥�91MPA 鈥�98EdD, College of Community Innovation and Education
• Sharon Woodill, College of Community Innovation and Education
• Kuppalapalle Vajravelu, College of Sciences
• Jill Viglione, College of Community Innovation and Education
• Staci Zavattaro, College of Community Innovation and Education

Join 麻豆原创 Libraries on Thursday, Feb. 26, for the (registration required) in the Digital Exploration Center.

Located on the fourth floor of the John C. Hitt Library, the DEC serves as a premier space for immersive technologies, digital scholarship and creative production at 麻豆原创, Florida’s Technological University. The DEC is the latest enhancement to the main campus library, which is serving more students, faculty and staff than ever.

鈥淭he 80% growth in library usage we have seen [since 2019] reflects the success of our strategic investments in technology, learning spaces and expert support,鈥� 麻豆原创 Library Dean Beau Case says. 鈥淚t affirms that when we innovate with purpose, our community responds.鈥�

What the Digital Exploration Center Offers

The DEC contains a comprehensive suite of resources, including immersive technologies, a fully equipped podcast studio, production workshops, collaboration spaces and high-performance computing. These resources are available to the full spectrum of the 麻豆原创 community 鈥� from undergraduates creating their first podcast to faculty developing complex, data-driven research projects.

A centerpiece of the DEC is the Immersion Studio, which includes a three-wall, 270-degree projection experience with surround sound, and touch-enabled walls that allow users to interact with projected content, transporting people anywhere in the world, through time and space, all without ever leaving campus.

鈥淭he Digital Exploration Center represents 麻豆原创 Libraries鈥� continued commitment to innovation, student success and academic excellence, creating a dynamic environment where technology, creativity and expertise converge,鈥� Case says.

Supporting the Campus Community鈥檚 Creative and Scholarly Works

Through workshops, consultations, and collaborative opportunities, 麻豆原创 Libraries staff at the center provides access to the tools and guidance needed to bring research, podcasts, and other creative ideas to life.

鈥淭his is a space [that] furthers the conversation about what 鈥榙igital鈥� means at 麻豆原创 and expands the role of the library as a genuine partner in research and education,鈥� says Rachel Vacek, associate dean for digital strategies, impact and visibility at 麻豆原创 Libraries. 鈥淵es, we have cutting-edge technology, but what we really have is possibility 鈥� a team of experts ready to consult, collaborate and help turn ideas into impactful digital scholarship.鈥�

The DEC builds upon the success of earlier digital initiatives that were housed on the second floor of the library, including the former Hitt Maker Podcast Studio, which opened in 2024 thanks to the extraordinary generosity of the late 麻豆原创 President Emeritus John C. Hitt and his family. Alongside the podcast studio, the former second-floor production studio for video and photography at the library helped amplify voices across campus. Those early successes laid the foundation for the expanded vision now realized in the DEC, Case says.

For more information about the Digital Exploration Center, visit Join 麻豆原创 Libraries on Thursday, Feb. 26, for the (registration required) in the Digital Exploration Center.

Hosted by the twice a year in the fall and spring semesters, the largest job fair on campus features 250+ companies across a variety of industries from diverse fields including technology, finance, healthcare, engineering and more.

This career fair is open to all 麻豆原创 students and alumni. It is your gateway to explore a wide range of career options, gain insider advice from industry experts, and stay ahead of the curve in today鈥檚 evolving job market.

It鈥檚 also a great opportunity to practice your networking skills and leave a lasting impression on potential employers.

This guide shares logistical information about the Internship and Career Expo itself, as well as tips and resources ahead of the event so you can make your best impression.

Internship and Career Expo

Date: Tuesday, March 10, 2026

Time: 12:30 p.m. 鈥� 4:30 p.m.

• Fast Pass Entry at 12:30 p.m. (more below on ways to score a fast pass)
• General Entrance begins at 1 p.m.
• Doors close at 4 p.m.

Location: Addition Financial Arena (12777 Gemini Blvd N, Orlando, FL 32816)

Attire: Business casual attire encouraged; Pants or skirts paired with a dress shirt or blouse and dress shoes with socks or appropriate hosiery. Please avoid bringing large bags.

Security Check: The Addition Financial Arena is implementing enhanced security measures. Security procedures include, but are not limited to, performing body wand and bag checks at all arena entrances. before arriving. Guest should allow additional time to enter the gate, as these measures may delay entrance into the event.

Register: This career fair is open to all 麻豆原创 students and alumni. Reserve your spot on .

Ways and Resources to Prepare

• Virtual Career Guidance

麻豆原创 partners with , a 24/7 virtual career assistant, to help students create a powerful resume and practice their interview skills. VMock leverages technologies like data science, machine learning and natural language processing to provide instant personalized feedback on resumes, cover letters, elevator pitches and interview responses based on criteria gathered from employers and global best practices. Visit .

• Where to Print Your Resume

Students seeking to print copies of their resume or cover letter can do so for a small charge on main campus at the or in the John T. Washington Center (adjacent to the library).

If you are printing your resume or cover letter for a job or career fair, we recommend having at least one copy for each job/employer you are interested in, plus additional copies for unexpected opportunities or to replace damaged or lost copies.

• Professional Clothing Glow Up

鈥� In Person at the Florida Mall
Feb. 21, 11 a.m. 鈥� 2 p.m.

An exclusive in store shopping event for career apparel with exclusive discounts not available to the public. Students and alumni will be required to swipe their ID cards or provide their PID and check in via Handshake at the JCPenney Florida Mall location in order to receive their coupon.

This event is eligible for an EXPO Fast Pass which will grant early entry to the Spring 2026 Internship & Career EXPO. Pick up your Fast Pass Voucher at the check-in table.

鈥� In Person at Waterford Lakes
Feb. 28, noon 鈥� 2 p.m.

Students and alumni can enjoy a 30% discount on business and business casual attire during the shopping event. Students will be required to swipe their ID cards or provide their 麻豆原创 ID and check in via Handshake at Style Encore Waterford Lakes location the day of the event.

This event is eligible for an EXPO Fast Pass which will grant early entry to the Spring 2026 Internship & Career EXPO. Pick up your Fast Pass Voucher at the check-in table.

Knights Helping Knights Pantry 鈥� Main Campus
Drop in, 10 a.m. 鈥� 6 p.m.

A limited professional clothing section is available to all 麻豆原创 students, with valid 麻豆原创 ID, on a first-come, first-serve basis.

• Career Prep Events (Virtual and In-Person)

鈥� In Person at the Kenneth G. Dixon Career Development Center
Tuesdays, 2 鈥� 4 p.m. and Wednesdays, noon 鈥� 2 p.m.

Need fast feedback on your resume, cover letter or LinkedIn profile? Just drop-in to Career Services 鈥� no appointment required. If you鈥檙e unable to meet at these times, you can schedule an appointment on Handshake.

– Virtual
Fridays, 11 a.m. 鈥� 1 p.m.

Join Career Services virtually without appointment for career questions and support. Simply go to go.ucf.edu/CSpopin for the zoom registration. We will accept you into the Zoom once we have an available Career Counselor to assist you with your resume, cover letter, LinkedIn profile, or quick career questions.

鈥� In Person at KSC Visitor Complex
Feb. 21, 9 a.m.鈥�4 p.m.

Registration closes Feb. 20. Attendees will have opportunities to network one-on-one with employees of major aerospace and tech companies. They will be able to discover internships, apprenticeships, and professional roles, and gain insights from professionals working at the forefront of science, manufacturing, and innovation. Attendees will also have the opportunity to attend professional development workshops on networking mastery and becoming the ideal job candidate.

鈥� In Person
Feb. 24, 12:30 鈥� 1:30 p.m.

Take this time to learn about what to expect and ease your nerves by preparing your Elevator Pitch, Get ready to talk with Employers, and learn some tips to make your time at the event a success. Preference to attendees that register in advance as the room can only fit up to 60 people.

This event is eligible for an EXPO Fast Pass, which will grant early entry to the Spring 2026 Internship and Career EXPO. Limited quantities available. You must check in on time and attend the entire presentation.

鈥� In Person
Feb. 25, 10 a.m. 鈥� 2 p.m.

Registration via handshake is required to attend this event. Employer representatives will be on site to assist with one-on-one resume reviews and interview preparation sessions. Please bring an updated copy of your resume for recruiters to review. The session will be conducted on a first-come, first-served drop-in basis. As employer representatives become available, students will be paired one-to-one to conduct a 15-20-minute session of their choice and may leave after the session is complete.

This event is eligible for an EXPO Fast Pass, which will grant early entry to the Spring 2026 Internship and Career EXPO. Pick up your voucher on the way out of the session. Limited quantities available.

鈥� In Person & Virtual
Feb. 25, 2鈥�3 p.m.

Explore strategies for communicating your goals, setting boundaries and handling pressure or disagreements in healthy ways. Learn more at bit.ly/麻豆原创handshake.

鈥� In Person
Feb. 26, 10 a.m. 鈥� 2 p.m.

Registration via handshake is required to attend this event. Employer representatives will be on site to assist with one-on-one resume reviews and interview preparation sessions. Please bring an updated copy of your resume for recruiters to review. The session will be conducted on a first-come, first-served drop-in basis. As employer representatives become available, students will be paired one-to-one to conduct a 15-20-minute session of their choice and may leave after the session is complete.

This event is eligible for an EXPO Fast Pass, which will grant early entry to the Spring 2026 Internship and Career EXPO. Pick up your voucher on the way out of the session. Limited quantities available.

鈥� In Person
March 3, 10 a.m. 鈥� 2 p.m.

Registration via handshake is required to attend this event. Employer representatives will be on site to assist with one-on-one resume reviews and interview preparation sessions. Please bring an updated copy of your resume for recruiters to review. The session will be conducted on a first-come, first-served drop-in basis. As employer representatives become available, students will be paired one-to-one to conduct a 15-20-minute session of their choice and may leave after the session is complete.

This event is eligible for an EXPO Fast Pass, which will grant early entry to the Spring 2026 Internship and Career EXPO. Pick up your voucher on the way out of the session. Limited quantities available.

– In Person
March 4, 9 a.m. 鈥� noon and 1 鈥� 4 p.m.

Registration via handshake is required to attend this event. Employer representatives will be on site to assist with one-on-one resume reviews and interview preparation sessions. Please bring an updated copy of your resume for recruiters to review. The session will be conducted on a first-come, first-served drop-in basis. As employer representatives become available, students will be paired one-to-one to conduct a 15-20-minute session of their choice and may leave after the session is complete.

This event is eligible for an EXPO Fast Pass, which will grant early entry to the Spring 2026 Internship and Career EXPO. Pick up your voucher on the way out of the session. Limited quantities available.

鈥� In Person
March 4, 10:30 a.m. 鈥� 1:30 p.m.

This event is for Rosen College of Hospitality Management students only. A leadership workshop will be held from 10:30-11:45 a.m. in the Darden Auditorium, followed by opportunities to meet with recruiters from noon 鈥� 1:30 p.m. in the Rosen Courtyard. Registration for the leadership workshop is required.

– Virtual
March 5, 10 a.m. 鈥� 2 p.m.

Registration via handshake is required to attend this event. Employer representatives will be available to assist with one-on-one resume reviews and interview preparation sessions. Please bring an updated copy of your resume for recruiters to review. The session will be conducted on a first-come, first-served drop-in basis. As employer representatives become available, students will be paired one-to-one to conduct a 15-20-minute session of their choice and may leave after the session is complete.

This event is eligible for an EXPO Fast Pass, which will grant early entry to the Spring 2026 Internship and Career EXPO. Information regarding pick-up will be sent to attendees at the conclusion of the virtual session. Limited quantities available.

A college education should provide lifelong benefits 鈥� not lifelong debt.

At 麻豆原创, that belief extends beyond tuition costs to the often-overlooked costs that add up fast: textbooks, access codes and digital platforms that can cost hundreds of dollars per course.

Faced with those expenses, students make compromises. Buy the materials or pay for essentials. Get the book late 鈥� or not at all. Those choices can jeopardize academic success before classes even begin.

Through the , 麻豆原创 is supporting faculty in replacing those obstacles with free or low-cost instructional materials, ensuring students start each semester prepared to succeed academically.

And the impact is undeniable.

Since 2019, AIM has saved 麻豆原创 students over $50 million in instructional materials costs 鈥� money that can go toward expenses such as housing, groceries and transportation.

A University-Wide Effort

AIM isn鈥檛 the work of a single office or program. It鈥檚 a university-wide collaboration that brings together the Division of Digital Learning, 麻豆原创 Libraries, the Office of the Provost and Academic Affairs, the Faculty Center for Teaching and Learning, the 麻豆原创 Bookstore and other university stakeholders 鈥� all aligned around one shared goal: support faculty so that they can better support students.

In 2025 alone,聽18,878 course sections 鈥� representing聽76.5% of all sections聽offered 鈥� utilized low- or no-cost course materials.

Formally established in 2019 under the provost’s sponsorship, AIM was created to bring structure and cohesion to affordability efforts already happening across campus. What emerged is a strategic, student-centered movement that proves affordability, innovation and academic excellence aren鈥檛 competing priorities, but complementary ones.

鈥淥ur faculty are leading in ways that make access real for students,鈥� says Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs John Buckwalter. 鈥淭he numbers tell one part of the story, but behind every savings figure is a student whose experience is shaped by faculty care, creativity and commitment. That鈥檚 the kind of impact that lasts and is worth investing in.鈥�

At its core, AIM focuses on efforts in four areas: First day, open educational resources, library-sourced materials and affordability counts. Together, these efforts remove blocks to required educational content while giving faculty the flexibility to design courses that are more interactive, accessible and connected to real-world relevance.

In practice, that means more dynamic learning experiences 鈥� curated readings, videos, case studies and instructor-created materials that meet students where they are.

Honoring Faculty Advancing Affordable Learning

That work was celebrated on Feb. 3 during the , which recognized faculty and staff across 麻豆原创 who are聽committed聽to keeping course materials affordable聽for students.

The awards do more than acknowledge past efforts 鈥� they highlight what鈥檚 possible and encourage more faculty to participate. This year,聽1,519 faculty members聽were honored, the most ever recognized in a single calendar year, signaling just how deeply AIM has taken hold across 麻豆原创.

Award nominations are grounded in real outcomes and incorporate student feedback and impact stories. Faculty may be nominated by peers or self-nominate, with categories honoring use of affordable instructional materials for more than two years (Legacy) or fewer than two years (Rising). Students across 麻豆原创 nominate faculty members for the Knights鈥� Choice Award based on their courses and experience, and the nominees are evaluated by officers of the Student Government Association.

Read on to learn more about the outstanding work of this year鈥檚 honorees.

Individual Rising Award

Assistant Professor of Interdisciplinary Studies Debaleena Majumdar received recognition for developing EVR 3733: Introduction to Sustainable Design in the School of Interdisciplinary Studies, a course that covers topics ranging from the sustainable built environment and ecological design to resilience and decarbonization.鈥�

Majumdar curated a mix of zero-cost resources 鈥� including 14 library eBook chapters, six scholarly articles, 14 videos, and 12 web-based resources 鈥� organized through Leganto, a Canvas tool supported by 麻豆原创 Libraries.

The result: eliminated course material costs across multiple semesters while maintaining high standards for quality, accessibility and engagement. Her course earned both the Affordability Counts medallion and Quality Online course designation within the State University System of Florida.鈥嬄犫��

Beyond her own classroom, Majumdar is helping other faculty adopt similar approaches by presenting her course at the Technology Expo and including her insights in a case study that demonstrates how Leganto can help organize affordable course reading lists.鈥�

Individual Legacy Award

Associate Professor of Engineering Samar Younes was recognized for her innovative use of open educational resources, 麻豆原创 Library resources, first day materials, and instructor-created content across multiple civil, environmental, and construction engineering courses.

During the submission period, her work benefited 1,776 students by providing free or discounted access to course materials and generated approximately $371,061 in cost savings. But what set her nomination apart was how intentionally she redesigned learning itself.鈥�

Younes created a free YouTube instructional channel featuring step-by-step problem-solving videos, LinkedIn Learning micro-courses and artificial intelligence-generated interactive practice tools, giving students multiple ways to master complex engineering concepts without added expense.

鈥淧rofessor Younes is by far one of the best professors I have had the honor of learning under at 麻豆原创,鈥� says a student who took her Construction Equipment and Productivity course during the Spring 2022 semester. 鈥淪he 鈥� does so much to personalize and create her own learning material.鈥澛犫�嬄犫��

As her department鈥檚 accreditation coordinator, Younes champions these practices beyond her own courses through presentations and collaborative leadership, building a culture in which colleagues look to her example to adopt accessible, affordable instructional materials.

Group Legacy Award

The First-Year Composition Program (ENC 1101 and ENC 1102) in the College of Arts and Humanities demonstrated what affordability looks like at scale.

Between Spring 2023 and Fall 2025, the First-Year Composition Program served more than 17,700 students and generated over $2.6 million in cumulative textbook cost savings.

By partnering with 麻豆原创 Libraries, associate instructors Stuart Dees and Lissa Pompos Mansfield, Instructor Meeghan Faulconer, Associate Lecturer Pamela Baker and Associate Professor Shane Wood replaced traditional textbooks with no-cost, accessible materials delivered through Canvas. Their efforts have reduced course material costs to $0 per student.鈥�

To support consistency and quality across the program, faculty also created a shared hub in Canvas where readings aligned with course learning outcomes are available to all instructors, enabling access to high-quality, affordable materials. They also meet regularly with a librarian to curate materials and develop discipline-specific library collections.鈥�

Knights’ Choice Award

Nicholson School of Communication and Media lecturer Joseph Wachowski was nominated by his students for his commitment to providing free, accessible course materials.

During the award ceremony, Shivani Vakharia, academic affairs coordinator for 麻豆原创鈥檚 Student Government Association, highlighted Wachowski鈥檚 forward-thinking approach to course design and the tangible impact his work has had on students.

鈥淧rofessor Joseph Wachowski is being honored for his dedication to developing and supporting affordable course materials, helping remove financial obstacles for students and fostering collaboration across the academic community,鈥� Vakharia says. 鈥淭he university and its students recognize and appreciate his lasting contributions to innovation, equity and student success.鈥�

Together, these awardees represent the heart of AIM: faculty innovation backed by institutional support, all in service of student success.

Faculty interested in learning more about AIM or seeking support can email affordable@ucf.edu.

Beiler, an associate professor of history, is leading the People, Religion, Information Networks and Travel (PRINT) project to trace communication and migration networks of lesser-known 17th and 18th century European religious groups and expand access to historical records for everyone.

She is working with co-leads from 麻豆原创鈥檚 Center for Humanities and Digital Research Amy Larner Giroux, associate director, and Brook Miller, applications developer; 麻豆原创鈥檚 librarians; a team of students; and about 1,800 citizen scholar volunteers to bring these stories to life and develop deeper connections to history.

For this work, Beiler also utilizes the resources of 麻豆原创鈥檚 Center for Humanities and Digital Research (CHDR), which is a collaborative research hub within the College of Arts and Humanities that provides specialized technical support to faculty and students.

PRINT isn鈥檛 simply transferring text from a letter into a dull database. The researchers are creating a publicly accessible archive that better visualizes movements and connections of letter writers and linking them to other people and places. The historians say they are confident that this can help further both scholarly and personal genealogical research.

Visualizing the Past to Enrich the Present

Translating and transcribing correspondence from groups such as Anabaptists, Quakers and Pietists requires careful international collaboration and access to repositories in Germany, the Netherlands, the United States and the United Kingdom.

鈥淲e鈥檙e working with archivists in each of those repositories, and they are sending us images of the letters and the metadata we need in order to be able to make them accessible,鈥� Beiler says.

In some cases, they are scanning the images and creating metadata themselves.

The letters were not necessarily the musings of monarchs or other figureheads, but of common people who we today may still find relatable, she adds. For this reason, the PRINT project is a worthy endeavor, Beiler says.

鈥淭he people in these letters are mostly ordinary people, and they鈥檙e going through things just like we are today,鈥� she says. 鈥淪eeing that sort of human story is one of the things that I think is really important about this project 鈥� we are making those stories accessible by making these personal letters widely available.鈥�

PRINT鈥檚 history began in 2016 as Beiler became intrigued as she noticed patterns of people and groups corresponding and the networks increasingly became complex. Seeing religious, economic and social connections inspired her to apply for a grant to take things a step further.

鈥淚 was finding all of these connections between people that were overlapping and intersecting, and they functioned much like a kaleidoscope,鈥� Beiler says. 鈥淚 couldn鈥檛 visualize them on a two-dimensional page.鈥�

The project is entering its third year of funding by the U.S. National Historical Publications and Records Commission.

鈥淚n 2023, we received the award to actually work with the archives to make the letters accessible and use digital tools to analyze and visualize them,鈥� Beiler says. 鈥淣ow, we鈥檙e starting to plot them on a map and use social network analysis to better understand the connections between these people.鈥�

Bridging Technology and the Past

Once the letters are compiled and transcribed by volunteers, CHDR researchers, Giroux and CHDR applications programmer Brook Miller work to synthesize them with network analysis and mapping tools.

So far, the PRINT model is one of the most complex and interesting models CHDR has designed, Miller says.

鈥淲hether you鈥檙e viewing the data in map format, whether you鈥檙e seeing how the different groups interacted with one another over time or whether you’re actually looking at the network connections between people, it鈥檚 really exciting to be able to see not just individual data points, but to see the connections and the changes over time within the data,鈥� he says.

Miller and the CHDR staff will harness and maintain a database containing open data links to where all the letters are hosted to depict them in a more visually appealing and organized format. They鈥檙e also working on creating an automated metadata pipeline where future users will be able to add to PRINT.

The evolution of digitization and database management technologies allow work such as PRINT to become reality, Miller says.

鈥�I think that the sophistication of the network analysis and mapping tools means that you can look a lot more granularly, and you can actually extract some quantitative information about the relationship between various entities within the data, and then see how that data changes through time,鈥� he says.

Surprise Discoveries and Student Research

Graduate student researcher Kailey Freeman-DePelisi 鈥�25 and history master鈥檚 alum Adaeze Nwigwe 鈥�25MA are part of the PRINT digital archiving team. Through the project, they have further enriched their understanding of public history as they pursue their degrees.

Since Spring 2024, Freeman-DePelisi is working to illuminate the lives of Dutch Anabaptists through the Amsterdam repository.

鈥淚 have had a really great experience,鈥� she says. 鈥淵ou get to see history at a much smaller scale and see everyday life you may have never seen otherwise. You can actually follow them from places like Switzerland to the Netherlands and you can see who they are as a person.鈥�

Freeman-DePelisi says the research is preparing her to continue to public history education and provide her with the skills she can translate into a successful career.

鈥淚鈥檝e had a chance to do an undergraduate thesis here, which will prepare me for a graduate thesis later,鈥� she says. 鈥淟earning how to communicate with other people and work in a team is valuable too.鈥�

Nwigwe was perusing Quaker letters and incidentally found a will dispute that contained a surprising revelation.

鈥淚 found out the man, Ralph Smith, was the gardener to William Penn, [founder of Pennsylvania], so he had more significant connections than I initially thought,鈥� Nwigwe says. 鈥淭here were all these people involved in his will who were trying to settle what happened after his death. They were so interconnected in this small community.鈥�

Navigating the letters revealed a network of people who shed light on the legal history of different groups in Britain and America and how they deviated from what was considered traditional at the time.

The number of irregularities prompted Nwigwe to delve deeper into the dispute, which culminated in a forthcoming research paper on the topic.

鈥淚 was trying to piece it all together and I discovered that it was more complicated than it seemed,鈥� she says. 鈥淭hat鈥檚 what inspired me to look at further records 鈥� death records, marriage records and further books and genealogies.鈥�

Nwigwe says her work with PRINT has helped her become a better researcher, and it deepened her connection with history. She even visited Pennsbury Manor, where Penn lived and Smith worked, to better contextualize her research.

鈥淚t鈥檚 great that I was able to get such an experience here,鈥� Nwigwe says. 鈥淲hen it comes to research for my career, it helped me realize that you have to use critical thinking to see what鈥檚 most probable when looking at primary sources. This project was able to combine a lot of these skills and give me a way to find such a great story within history, and it was great in a career-building sense. It showed us what we can do as public historians.鈥�

Beiler says she estimates that it will take about two more years to build out the database and refine it enough so that it鈥檚 user-friendly. She encourages people interested in learning more or volunteering to visit printmigrationnetwork.org.

Researcher鈥檚 Credentials
Beiler is an associate professor of history at 麻豆原创. Her publications include Immigrant and Entrepreneur: The Atlantic World of Caspar Wistar, 1650-1750 (2008) and articles about migration within early modern Europe and to the British colonies. Her current research is about the communication networks of religious dissenters and the dynamic ways they shaped migration flows. She has been a fellow at the Charles Warren Center for Studies in American History at Harvard University; a Senior Fulbright Scholar at the Free University, Berlin; a National Endowment for the Humanities Fellow at the Library Company of Philadelphia; and a visiting professor at the International Research and Training Group at Trier University.

Harrison served as one of 麻豆原创’s research engagement librarians and was a remarkable source of knowledge, insight and generosity. His dedication to the university鈥檚 mission and his unwavering support for colleagues made him a cornerstone of our 麻豆原创 community.

Since joining 麻豆原创 Libraries in April 2001 as an associate university librarian in the research and information services department, Richard has made a lasting impact on the university. During the 2003鈥�04 academic year, he served as a senior faculty fellow in the Provost鈥檚 Office, collaborating with Vice Provost for Academic Affairs and Dean of Undergraduate Studies John 鈥淩ick鈥� Schell. In that role, he helped spearhead several undergraduate research initiatives, including planning and coordinating 麻豆原创鈥檚 inaugural Showcase of Undergraduate Research Excellence. As a charter member of the 麻豆原创 Undergraduate Research Council, he helped shape the research landscape for both students and faculty.

Harrison鈥檚 influence extended further through his contributions to the NSSE Academic Rigor Working Group and the Faculty Senate鈥檚 ad hoc committee, which was responsible for developing 麻豆原创鈥檚 current Student Perception of Instruction form. Across all these efforts, he demonstrated a deep commitment to academic excellence and student success.

He earned a bachelor鈥檚 degree in English from The College of Wooster and a master鈥檚 degree in library science from Vanderbilt University. His academic foundation was matched by a generosity of spirit, reflected in his thoughtful practice of donating books to honor others.

Harrison鈥檚 contributions, both personal and professional, leave behind a legacy that will continue to inspire. He will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege of working alongside him.

The Celebration of Life service will be held Sept. 17, at 4 p.m. in room 402 of the John C. Hitt Library. All are welcome to attend.

Designed with Study in Mind

The fourth floor has long been a favorite for quiet study, and that tradition will continue when the floor reopens Aug. 18. The renovated floor will continue to serve as a quiet study zone, offering 1,100 seats in a variety of layouts to support focused work. Within this floor, a designated silent study room will provide 140 seats for those who require a completely noise-free environment.

Recognizing that collaboration is an important part of the academic experience, the new design also adds 28 smaller study rooms on the fourth floor 鈥� ideal for group projects, focused study or brainstorming sessions. While larger study rooms remain available on the third floor, these new rooms provide more intimate and flexible spaces to support smaller group needs.

Highlights of the Fourth Floor Study Spaces

When the fourth floor reopens, visitors will find:

• A continued commitment to quiet and silent study
• 28 smaller group study rooms for collaboration and focused discussion.
• A dedicated silent study room, extending the fifth floor鈥檚 popular silent zone.
• The return of the Grant Reading Room (facing the Student Union) with 235 seats, high ceilings, and basked with natural light on three sides.
• A refreshed, modern design featuring reading islands that encourage both independent and group learning with added privacy and fewer distractions.
• The Digital Exploration Center, featuring cutting-edge technology resources:
  • Audio/podcast studios
  • Production studio
  • Digital scholarship resources
  • Data visualization room
  • XR (Extended Reality) lab

This renovated floor will serve as a hub for innovation, collaboration and individual focus. The goal of the design process is to create academic and social spaces that cater to students, faculty and staff alike.

The new floor will offer flexible environments to meet students where they are on their academic journey and help them thrive.

The Philosophy Behind the Renovation

Historically a designated quiet study area with a significant number of book stacks, the fourth floor has long been valued for its study environment and resources. After collecting feedback, the 麻豆原创 Libraries team identified an opportunity to reimagine the floor by integrating modern resources and layout concepts while preserving what the community loved about the space. The guiding principles of the renovation include:

• Versatility: Meeting various needs, from silent study to collaborative work in smaller groups
• Maximization of Space: Expanding seating, study rooms and technology resources to increase the floor鈥檚 overall functionality
• Respect for Heritage: Retaining iconic spaces such as the Reading Room, the Gallery, and the event space in room 402. The renovation will also incorporate refinished elements like the original oak chairs from the 1968 麻豆原创 Library.

Overcoming Challenges

The temporary closure of the floor, which began in May 2024, has impacted the availability of study space. However, the renovation is running on schedule, and the library team remains committed to maintaining progress and minimizing disruptions. For any issues or concerns, please email the library Administration team.

Looking Ahead

This transformation underscores the 麻豆原创 Libraries鈥� dedication to creating an unparalleled academic environment. Stay tuned for updates through 麻豆原创 Today, the and as we progress toward unveiling this exciting new space.

The 115 approved faculty 鈥� 76 for promotion and 39 for tenure 鈥� underwent a comprehensive performance evaluation by peers, college and university leaders that took nearly one academic year.

The president and provost make final decisions on promotions following reviews and recommendations from individual colleges and units. The 麻豆原创 Board of Trustees must approve tenure decisions, which are a key factor in fulfilling 麻豆原创鈥檚 strategic plan of becoming a preeminent state university, a national top 25 public institution and the world鈥檚 leading public metropolitan research university. In addition to helping 麻豆原创 recruit and retain exceptional faculty, tenure helps protect academic freedom and encourages faculty to produce high-quality scholarship on challenging and impactful issues facing society.

鈥淓arning promotion and tenure is a major career milestone for faculty. It reflects years of hard work, excellence, and outstanding contributions in teaching, research, and service,鈥� says Michael D. Johnson, 麻豆原创鈥檚 provost and executive vice president for Academic Affairs. 聽鈥淚鈥檓 proud of these faculty members and confident they will play a major role in advancing 麻豆原创鈥檚 future success.”

The promotions and tenure take effect Aug. 8. Congratulations to the following faculty.

Promotion to Professor

• Uluc Aysun, College of Business Administration
• Jonathan Beever, College of Arts and Humanities
• Nathan Bowling, College of Sciences
• Lisa Chambers, College of Sciences
• Per Danielsson, College of Arts and Humanities
• Matthew Dombrowski, College of Arts and Humanities
• Adrienne Dove, College of Sciences
• Ivan Garibay, College of Engineering and Computer Science
• Kimberley Gryglewicz, College of Health Professions and Sciences
• Carlos Gual, College of Health Professions and Sciences
• Varadraj Gurupur, College of Community Innovation and Education
• Jihyun Kim, College of Sciences
• Alla Kourova, College of Arts and Humanities
• Yan Lu, College of Business Administration
• Chiara Mazzucchelli, College of Arts and Humanities
• Madhab Neupane, College of Sciences
• Amy Reckdenwald, College of Sciences
• Anna Savage, College of Sciences
• Ann Shillingford, College of Community Innovation and Education
• Zhisheng Shuai, College of Sciences
• Matthew Stock, College of Health Professions and Sciences
• Wei Sun, College of Engineering and Computer Science
• John Walker, College of Sciences
• Keri Watson, College of Arts and Humanities
• Yu Yuan, College of Sciences
• Teng Zhang, College of Sciences

Promotion to Professor of Medicine

• Omar Martinez, College of Medicine
• Raheleh Ahangari, College of Medicine

Promotion to Associate Professor with Tenure

• Susanny Beltran, College of Health Professions and Sciences
• Keith Brazendale, College of Health Professions and Sciences
• Jonathan Caranto, College of Sciences
• Carlos Cardoso Borges, College of Sciences
• Suja Chaulagain, Rosen College of Hospitality Management
• Hwan, Choi, College of Engineering and Computer Science
• Sung Choi Yoo, College of Community Innovation and Education
• Jean Davis, College of Nursing
• Qiushi Fu, College of Engineering and Computer Science
• Sandra Galura, College of Nursing
• John Gish, College of Business Administration
• Ethan Hill, College of Health Professions and Sciences
• Xi Huang, College of Community Innovation and Education
• Emily Johnson, College of Arts and Humanities
• Christian Keller, College of Sciences
• Haidar Khezri, College of Arts and Humanities
• Georg Koszulinski, College of Sciences
• Qifeng Li, College of Engineering and Computer Science
• Humberto Lopez Castillo, College of Health Professions and Sciences
• Shuang Lu, College of Health Professions and Sciences
• Lauren Mangum, College of Health Professions and Sciences
• Lonnie Marsh, College of Community Innovation and Education
• Brian Peach, College of Nursing
• Luigi Perotti, College of Engineering and Computer Science
• Denisia Popolan-Vaida, College of Sciences
• Yogesh Singh Rawat, College of Engineering and Computer Science
• Erin Saitta, College of Sciences
• Robert Siler, College of Arts and Humanities
• Sarah Singer, College of Arts and Humanities
• Chloe Spencer, College of Arts and Humanities
• Kelly Stevens, College of Community Innovation and Education
• Shiyang Su, College of Sciences
• Michelle Taub, College of Community Innovation and Education
• Michael Tseng, College of Business Administration
• Larry Walker, College of Community Innovation and Education
• Amanda Wilkerson, College of Community Innovation and Education
• Asli Yalim, College of Health Professions and Sciences

Promotion to Associate Professor of Medicine with Tenure

• Bradley Willenberg, College of Medicine

Tenure Awarded

• Robert Hines, College of Medicine

Promotion to Associate Professor of Medicine

• Ronald Coffee, College of Medicine
• Joyce Paulson, College of Medicine

Promotion to Associate Professor

• Valerie Martinez, College of Nursing

Promotion to Senior Lecturer

• Ghada Baz, College of Business Administration
• Christian Beck, College of Arts and Humanities
• Maria Capursi, College of Sciences
• Larry Cooper, College of Arts and Humanities
• Dennis Filler, College of Engineering and Computer Science
• Donita Grissom, College of Community Innovation and Education
• Christopher Leo, College of Business Administration
• Kourtney Nieves, College of Community Innovation and Education
• William Steiger, College of Business Administration
• Anna Valdes, College of Health Professions and Sciences
• Jessica Waesche, College of Sciences

Promotion to Associate Lecturer

• Tanvir Ahmed, College of Engineering and Computer Science
• Pamela Baker, College of Arts and Humanities
• Michael Cabrera, College of Arts and Humanities
• Maritza Concha, College of Community Innovation and Education
• Stacey DiLiberto, College of Arts and Humanities
• Julie Donnelly, College of Sciences
• Katia Ferdowsi, College of Health Professions and Sciences
• Martha Garcia-Stout, College of Health Professions and Sciences
• Matthew Gerber, College of Engineering and Computer Science
• William Gordon, College of Community Innovation and Education
• Deborah Horzen, College of Arts and Humanities
• Keri Kozlowski, College of Business Administration
• Nicole Lapeyrouse, College of Sciences
• Nancy Marshall, College of Community Innovation and Education
• Sheila Moore, College of Community Innovation and Education
• Raymonde Neal, College of Sciences
• Elizabeth Poziemski, College of Business Administration
• Melissa Radecki, College of Nursing
• Peter Resch, College of Business Administration
• Heather Vazquez, College of Arts and Humanities
• Thomas Vitale, College of Community Innovation and Education

Promotion to Senior Instructor

• Sarah Angell, College of Engineering and Computer Science
• Nancy Harrington, College of Health Professions and Sciences
• Debra Knox, College of Health Professions and Sciences

Promotion to Associate Instructor

• Shelley Hall, College of Health Professions and Sciences
• Michael Loree, College of Sciences
• David Wixted, Rosen College of Hospitality Management

Associate Instructor of Medicine

• Jessica Wilson, College of Medicine

Promotion to Senior Instructional Designer

• Roslyn Miller, Division of Digital Learning
• James Paradiso, Division of Digital Learning
• Florence Williams, Division of Digital Learning
• Shelly Wyatt, Division of Digital Learning

Promotion to Associate Instructional Designer

• Debra Luken, Division of Digital Learning
• Susan Spraker, Division of Digital Learning

Promotion to Medical Associate Librarian

• Pamela Herring, College of Medicine

Promotion to Associate Librarian

• Lily Dubach, 麻豆原创 Libraries

Whether you’re a student working on a project or a faculty or staff member crafting presentations, the production studio has three specialized areas to meet the needs of the campus:

• The Presentation Stage: From capturing photography to shooting dynamic videos, this space is fully equipped with professional lighting, a variety of backdrops and Sony A6400 mirrorless cameras. It鈥檚 the perfect spot for bringing your creative vision to life.
• The Headshot Stage: Need a polished headshot for a portfolio, LinkedIn or personal website? The photobooth-style setup, powered by Breeze Photobooth software, lets you capture high-resolution images with just a tap. You can send your headshot directly to your email on the spot.
• The Conversation Stage: This area is tailor-made for interviews and podcast-style recordings. With top-notch audio and video equipment, you can record crisp, clear conversations in a professional environment.

This space isn鈥檛 just for professionals 鈥� anyone in the 麻豆原创 community can book a 90-minute session. It鈥檚 open to currently enrolled students, faculty and staff, and you鈥檙e welcome to bring your own equipment or use the studio鈥檚 extensive selection of gear.

Getting started is simple: complete an online course, schedule a 30-minute orientation session and after that, the production studio is yours for booking. Head to the 麻豆原创 Libraries website to check out the equipment list and book your first session.

For more information visit the .