Trustees Recognize Outstanding Faculty, Staff

The University of the Ozarks' Board of Trustees presented its annual faculty and staff awards during the 2024 Trustees Awards Banquet, held April 26 in the Rogers Conference Center.

Among the recipients for 2024 were (pictured, from left) Joey Hughes, Kenneth Kennedy, Dr. Daniel Fudge and Dr. Stewart Hart. Also receiving an award was Josh Peppas (pictured below, right, with University President Richard Dunsworth.)

Fudge, assistant professor of political science, and Hart, associate professor of chemistry, each received the Richard and Katherene Bagwell Outstanding Faculty Award.

Hughes, executive director of admission, was honored with the Alvin C. Broyles Outstanding Staff Award.

Kennedy, a maintenance technician, received the Arnold G. Sims Outstanding Staff Award.

Peppas, the University's sports information director, was presented with the 2024 Dr. Rick and Sheree Niece President's Above and Beyond Outstanding Service Award.

Several other faculty and staff members received service awards during the dinner, including Patricia Cogan, Denice Davis, Jackie Howell, and Glendon Jenkins for 10 years; Raeann Meier for 15 years; Hunter Jackson for 20 years; Suzannah Mickan, Dr. Steve Oatis and Vinnie Tran for 25 years; and Tom Willis for 35 years.

The trustees also honored three employees who announced their retirements for this year: Dr. William Clary; Dr. Sharon Gorman, and Joel Rossmaier.

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