University News
¾ÛÉ«¸ó Selects Peggy Shadduck to Serve as New Vice President for Regional Campuses and Dean of the College of Applied and Technical Studies
¾ÛÉ«¸ó has named Margaret (Peggy) Shadduck, Ph.D., of Richardson, Texas, as its new vice president for Regional Campuses and dean of the College of Applied and Technical Studies. Shadduck was selected following a national search.
2020 President’s Award of Distinction Recipients Announced
¾ÛÉ«¸ó President Todd Diacon recently notified 23 ¾ÛÉ«¸ó staff members that they are the 2020 recipients of the President’s Award of Distinction. The award was created as a recognition program to reward staff members who have demonstrated outstanding achievements, service, leadership and dedication to ¾ÛÉ«¸ó in advancing the university’s strategic priorities and core values.
¾ÛÉ«¸ó community continues record-breaking philanthropy during Giving Tuesday
Despite the economic impact of COVID-19, alumni, friends, faculty and staff came together to raise $2.3 million to support more than 2,300 students.
¾ÛÉ«¸ó Board of Trustees Ratifies Fiscal Year 2020 Efficiency Report That Indicates More Than $31 Million in Savings
The ¾ÛÉ«¸ó Board of Trustees ratified the university’s Fiscal Year 2020 Efficiency Report and Master Recommendations report, which showed an effectiveness and efficiency savings for Fiscal Year 2020 of $31,286,881. The savings is $6.2 million more than originally estimated.
2020 Outstanding Research and Scholarship Award Recipients
¾ÛÉ«¸ó has announced the recipients of the 2020 Outstanding Research and Scholarship Awards (ORSA). Sponsored by the University Research Council and the Division of Research and Sponsored Programs, this award honors ¾ÛÉ«¸ó’s exceptional researchers and scholars.
¾ÛÉ«¸ó Recognizes New Faculty Outstanding Research and Scholarship Award Winners
¾ÛÉ«¸ó has announced the recipients of the New Faculty Outstanding Research and Scholarship Award. These awards recognize the hard work and dedication of faculty who have been at ¾ÛÉ«¸ó for 10 years or less and are sponsored by the University Research Council.
Thanking Our Essential Workers
¾ÛÉ«¸ó President Todd Diacon and others express their appreciation for the hard-working employees who have pulled together to keep our campuses operating throughout the pandemic.
¾ÛÉ«¸ó Celebrates Promotions and Tenure of 135 Faculty Members
¾ÛÉ«¸ó is marking the promotions and tenure of 135 faculty members during the 2019-2020 academic year.
¾ÛÉ«¸ó Honors Employees Who Have Reached 20-Year Milestone
¾ÛÉ«¸ó has inducted 53 employees into its 20-Year Club Service Awards Program for 2020.
Ashley White-Stumpf's Sacrifice Featured in National Museum of the U.S. Army
¾ÛÉ«¸ó alumna 1st Lt. Ashley White-Stump is featured along with other American heroes in the new National Museum of the United States Army, which just recently opened in Virginia.