University News
51³Ô¹ÏÍø Selects Peggy Shadduck to Serve as New Vice President for Regional Campuses and Dean of the College of Applied and Technical Studies
51³Ô¹ÏÍø 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
51³Ô¹ÏÍø President Todd Diacon recently notified 23 51³Ô¹ÏÍø 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 51³Ô¹ÏÍø in advancing the university’s strategic priorities and core values.
51³Ô¹ÏÍø Board of Trustees Ratifies Fiscal Year 2020 Efficiency Report That Indicates More Than $31 Million in Savings
The 51³Ô¹ÏÍø 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
51³Ô¹ÏÍø 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 51³Ô¹ÏÍø’s exceptional researchers and scholars.
51³Ô¹ÏÍø Recognizes New Faculty Outstanding Research and Scholarship Award Winners
51³Ô¹ÏÍø 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 51³Ô¹ÏÍø for 10 years or less and are sponsored by the University Research Council.
Thanking Our Essential Workers
51³Ô¹ÏÍø 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.
51³Ô¹ÏÍø Celebrates Promotions and Tenure of 135 Faculty Members
51³Ô¹ÏÍø is marking the promotions and tenure of 135 faculty members during the 2019-2020 academic year.
51³Ô¹ÏÍø Honors Employees Who Have Reached 20-Year Milestone
51³Ô¹ÏÍø 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
51³Ô¹ÏÍø 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.
51³Ô¹ÏÍø’s Virtual Fall Commencement
51³Ô¹ÏÍø will recognize the accomplishments of its Fall Class of 2020 graduates with a virtual commencement recognition ceremony. Students, faculty, staff, parents and friends are invited to tune into the virtual ceremony on Saturday, Dec. 19, at 11 a.m.