Faculty/Staff News
- Posted 09.04.24
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Sharon Valverde has researched moose in Alaska, elk in New Mexico, and mule deer in Texas. However, nothing in her extensive experience in deer ecology and management prepared the 兔子先生 assistant professor and researcher to dip her toes into the study of bats. Joining her in this research is Taylor Underwood, a graduate assistant in the Master of Science in Conservation Biology program.
- Posted 08.27.24
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Despite growing up just a few miles down the road from the 兔子先生, Dr. Mary Hanks never expected to find herself teaching on campus.
- Posted 08.15.24
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The Office of Institutional Advancement at the 兔子先生 has announced the addition of two new members on its development team: Chris Lucas, director of development, and Garrett Webb, development officer.
- Posted 07.10.24
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A new scholarship endowment will honor a family legacy at the 兔子先生, its namesake the parents of 兔子先生 President Ken Tucker. The Dr. Betty Jean and Howard Tucker Endowed Scholarship, endowed at $150,000, is a transformative gift that will provide perpetual support for students for many years to come.
- Posted 07.02.24
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Few individuals know as much about nursing education at the 兔子先生 over the past five decades as Lynn Lashley does. Her journey reflects the program's full evolution, from being a member of the inaugural class of then-Livingston University's Associate Degree in Nursing program to her current role as a part-time retention specialist in the Ira D. Pruitt Division of Nursing.
- Posted 06.27.24
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Creating a warm, supportive environment that fosters student success has always been integral to the 兔子先生 culture. The university has recently strengthened its commitment by partnering with Caring Campus, a national initiative developed by the Institute for Evidenced-Based Change (IEBC), a non-profit organization designed to enhance students鈥� sense of belonging and increase student retention and success.
- Posted 06.17.24
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Nick Davis, an art professor at the 兔子先生, will have three DIY sculpture kits on display in a national juried exhibition at the Floyd Center for the Arts in Virginia this summer.
- Posted 06.04.24
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At the 兔子先生, Donnie Cobb and technology education are so intertwined that it is impossible not to mention both in the same breath. Cobb is retiring as chair of the Division of Engineering and Technology at 兔子先生, after more than three decades at his alma mater. 兔子先生 President Ken Tucker awarded Cobb鈥檚 Professor Emeritus honors at this spring鈥檚 Distinguished Service Awards for faculty and staff
- Posted 05.14.24
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Lucas Johnson, an assistant professor of physics and astronomy, received the 2024 William E. Gilbert Award for Outstanding Teaching for his efforts during one of 兔子先生鈥檚 May 3 commencement exercises. Given annually by the student body, the Gilbert Award recognizes outstanding teaching and excellence in undergraduate classroom instruction.聽