Education (Colleges & Universities)
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Yavapai College District Governing Board Approves Budget for 2026-27 Fiscal Year
PRESCOTT, Arizona, May 27 -- Yavapai College issued the following news:
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Yavapai College District Governing Board Approves Budget for 2026-27 Fiscal Year
For the Second Year in a Row the Budget Does Not Include a Property Tax Levy Increase
Chris J. Minnick
The Yavapai College District Governing Board voted at its May 26, 2026 meeting to approve the budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year. For the second consecutive year, the budget does not include a property tax levy increase. The budget, totaling more than $114 million, is 4.8 percent lower than the current fiscal year budget and maintains
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PRESCOTT, Arizona, May 27 -- Yavapai College issued the following news:
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Yavapai College District Governing Board Approves Budget for 2026-27 Fiscal Year
For the Second Year in a Row the Budget Does Not Include a Property Tax Levy Increase
Chris J. Minnick
The Yavapai College District Governing Board voted at its May 26, 2026 meeting to approve the budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year. For the second consecutive year, the budget does not include a property tax levy increase. The budget, totaling more than $114 million, is 4.8 percent lower than the current fiscal year budget and maintainsessential services for students and the community.
"Yavapai College continues to be a premier community college in Arizona empowering students to achieve their academic and career goals," said Lisa Rhine, Ph.D., President of Yavapai College. "The budget approved today represents more than six months of evaluation and planning by our exceptional team to ensure we developed a fiscally responsible budget that aligns with our values and strategic goals while continuing to move the College forward in a positive direction. I thank the District Governing Board for approving the budget."
Yavapai College operates on a rolling three-year strategic plan that is updated annually to ensure College leadership, faculty, and staff work together to achieve the five institutional goals that guide the College's planning, budgeting, and assessment efforts. The five goals are:
* Belonging: Students and employees feel welcomed, valued, and supported.
* Adult Learners: Accessible classes and support services for working adults.
* Living Wage Jobs: Programs aligned with employment, workforce, and regional economic needs.
* Flexible Delivery: Classes and services delivered in flexible and innovative ways.
* Foundational Capacity: Long-term institutional sustainability and operational strength.
The Yavapai College District Governing Board voted unanimously to approve the budget. The Board's role is to serve as a link between taxpayers and management by directing and regulating the organization on behalf of the community.
"Yavapai College is critical to the success of Yavapai County because our graduates work in dozens of industries our community relies upon," said Steve Bracety, Chairperson of the District Governing Board. "I want to thank the Board for approving the budget and the College leadership team for developing a strong budget for the upcoming fiscal year."
Yavapai College also released two reports on Tuesday, May 19, highlighting several successful initiatives from the 2025-26 academic year that earned national recognition and improved the College's overall performance for the community and the students it serves. The reports can be viewed online at yc.edu/YearInReview
Yavapai College operates seven campuses and centers throughout Yavapai County and offers over 100 degrees and certificates, six baccalaureate degrees, student and community services, and cultural events and activities. To learn more about Yavapai College, visit www.yc.edu.
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Original text here: https://www.yc.edu/v6/news/2026/05/budget.html
Virginia Military Institute: Deibel Selected as NAEd/Spencer Postdoctoral Fellow
LEXINGTON, Virginia, May 27 -- Virginia Military Institute issued the following news:
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Deibel Selected as NAEd/Spencer Postdoctoral Fellow
The National Academy of Education (NAEd), an honorary educational society, has selected Maj. Zachary Deibel, assistant professor in the Department of History at Virginia Military Institute, as a 2026 NAEd/Spencer Postdoctoral Fellow.
Deibel was one of 25 selected from a competitive pool of nearly 500 scholars, and will receive a fellowship award of $70,000 intended to assist with his salary replacement and research expenses for the fellowship period.
Founded
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LEXINGTON, Virginia, May 27 -- Virginia Military Institute issued the following news:
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Deibel Selected as NAEd/Spencer Postdoctoral Fellow
The National Academy of Education (NAEd), an honorary educational society, has selected Maj. Zachary Deibel, assistant professor in the Department of History at Virginia Military Institute, as a 2026 NAEd/Spencer Postdoctoral Fellow.
Deibel was one of 25 selected from a competitive pool of nearly 500 scholars, and will receive a fellowship award of $70,000 intended to assist with his salary replacement and research expenses for the fellowship period.
Foundedin 1965, the NAEd advances high-quality research to improve education policy and practice, and consists of U.S. members and international associates who are selected on the basis of scholarship related to education. According to Okhee Lee, Ph.D., chair of the NAEd Professional Development Committee, the fellowship encourages and supports the next generation of scholars from a variety of fields and disciplines as they work to improve education.
"These fellowships are more crucial than ever given the recent dramatic declines in education research funding. It is a privilege to work with our new fellows who will contribute to education research and scholarship," said Lee.
Deibel, who specializes in early American history, will be investigating the revolutionary origins of civic education in America for his project titled, "Liberty's Lessons: The Educational Politics of the American Revolution," and is excited to be participating in the fellowship. "It is an amazing opportunity to learn from and alongside some incredible scholars. I am also thrilled to be able to bring all that I learn back to VMI. The workshops, mentorship program, and collaborative learning offered by the fellowship will help me bring new approaches and research to my classes at the Institute. I am looking forward to using my research to foster new and exciting explorations with cadets and colleagues into how we can learn from the past to be informed, empathetic, and engaged citizens."
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Original text here: https://www.vmi.edu/news/headlines/2025-2026/deibel-selected-as-naedspencer-postdoctoral-fellow.php
University of Arkansas Walton College of Business: Office of Entrepreneurship and Innovation Receives $200,000 Gift From Valynda Ewton
FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, May 27 -- The University of Arkansas Walton College of Business issued the following news:
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Office of Entrepreneurship and Innovation Receives $200,000 Gift From Valynda Ewton
Valynda Ewton, an entrepreneur and alum of the Sam M. Walton College of Business, has made a gift of $200,000 to support student entrepreneurship and innovation programs across campus through the U of A's Office of Entrepreneurship and Innovation.
"Valynda Ewton's gift will help University of Arkansas students gain hands-on experience turning ideas into innovation and impact," said Chancellor
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FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, May 27 -- The University of Arkansas Walton College of Business issued the following news:
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Office of Entrepreneurship and Innovation Receives $200,000 Gift From Valynda Ewton
Valynda Ewton, an entrepreneur and alum of the Sam M. Walton College of Business, has made a gift of $200,000 to support student entrepreneurship and innovation programs across campus through the U of A's Office of Entrepreneurship and Innovation.
"Valynda Ewton's gift will help University of Arkansas students gain hands-on experience turning ideas into innovation and impact," said ChancellorCharles Robinson. "We are grateful for her generosity and the meaningful difference it will make for our students and the people, organizations and industries that benefit from their work."
The gift will support OEI's Excellence Fund, launched in May 2025, to expand experiential learning opportunities for students, strengthen startup and innovation programming and increase support for student founders building businesses through the U of A.
"Made@UA showcased something we believe deeply at Walton College, that students learn best when they are actively engaged in solving problems, testing ideas and building alongside others," said Brent Williams, dean of the Sam M. Walton College of Business. "Valynda's investment helps us continue creating those transformational experiences for University of Arkansas students."
"It was very enlightening, and I am so happy I made the choice to support OEI," Ewton said. "I firmly believe in young adults creating and following their own path, and the support OEI gives students is encouraging not only for the university but for the next generation.
Ewton, who graduated from the Walton College in 1971, is the former president at Broker/Dealer Concepts Inc. in Dallas, Texas. Ewton ran the company from 1984 until her retirement in 2020.
"Made@UA gave people the opportunity to see the depth of innovation and entrepreneurship happening across our campus," said Deb Williams, senior director of operations and student programs for OEI. "Our students are actively building businesses, solving problems and gaining real-world experience through these programs. Ewton connected with that immediately, and her gift will help us continue creating those opportunities for future students."
"Entrepreneurship and innovation experiences create space for students to explore ideas, take risks and learn through doing," said Scott Varady, vice chancellor for advancement. "We are grateful for Valynda Ewton's investment in experiences that encourage creativity, problem-solving and student growth at the University of Arkansas."
Made@UA Week was created to highlight the growing culture of innovation and entrepreneurship happening across the U of A. The week featured student-focused events, founder conversations, mentoring opportunities, startup pitches and a Startup Expo and Dinner held April 18 at the SEC Club in Razorback Stadium.
Student teams competing in small business, technology, graduate and audience choice tracks received funding to support the continued growth of their ventures. Participating startups represented a wide range of industries and ideas, from AI and MedTech to consumer products, recruiting services and mission-driven small businesses.
The Winning Teams
Small Business Track
First Place: Elite Level Scouting / $2,500
* Members: Hugo Alejandro Morales, junior, business economics; Diego Jiminez, junior, marketing
* Mission: Elite Level Scouting is a sports recruitment agency that gets international athletes placed into US college soccer programs.
Second Place: Kate & Mae / $1,000
* Members: Kate Parsons, sophomore, organizational management
* Mission: Kate & Mae designs high-quality, co-branded jewelry for mission-driven companies and stylish pieces directly to customers.
Third Place: JTA Lawn Care / $500
* Members: Jaydin Arroyos, sophomore, Strategy, Entrepreneurship and Venture Innovation (SEVI)
* Mission: Our mission is simple: serve our community with honest, affordable and high-quality lawn care. We are rooted in faith, built on service and committed to making sure every client is taken care of the right way. JTA Lawn Care was founded in memory of my late father, Joaquin Town Arroyos.
Technology Track
First Place: Unico / $2,500
* Members: Hannah Pettit, junior, finance
* Mission: Unico is an innovative fashion and tech startup that stylizes the modern traveler through AI wardrobe solutions, curated not only for you but for your destination.
Second place: Print Ease / $1,000
* Members: Jude Crowson, sophomore, finance and real estate
* Mission: Print Ease creates wireless adapters for wired legacy printers, allowing users to print wirelessly via traditionally wired printers.
Third Place: Inlit AI / $500
* Members: Harrison Hale, sophomore, business administration; Hudson Hale, senior, mechanical engineering
* Mission: Inlit AI is an AI-powered fully automated customer reception and communication platform built for small and medium-sized businesses. Inlit acts as a full-time, well-versed AI employee that handles inbound phone calls, SMS and email, acting as an always-on front desk that never misses a customer inquiry.
Startup Expo (Audience Choice)
DatoVero / $1,000
* Members: Hudson Crum, junior, accounting
* Mission: DatoVero builds custom software for non-profits and small businesses that would rather focus on driving a mission instead of being bogged down with data.
Graduate Track
First place: Altaris MedTech / $1,000
* Members: Joey Hobbs, Master of Biomedical Engineering; Lance Lockwood, Executive Master of Business Administration
* Mission: Developing a painless, non-invasive Strep A diagnostic experience designed to eliminate the most dreaded part of sore-throat care: the swab.
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About the Office of Entrepreneurship and Innovation: The Office of Entrepreneurship and Innovation creates and curates innovation and entrepreneurship experiences for students across all disciplines. Through the Brewer Family Entrepreneurship Hub, McMillon Innovation Studio, Startup Village, and Greenhouse at the Bentonville Collaborative, OEI provides free workshops and programs -- including social and corporate innovation design teams, venture internships, competitions, and startup coaching. A unit of the Sam M. Walton College of Business, OEI also offers on-demand support for students who will be innovators within existing organizations and entrepreneurs who start something new.
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About the Sam M. Walton College of Business: The Sam M. Walton College of Business at the University of Arkansas is one of the nation's leading public business schools, serving more than 10,300 students across undergraduate, master's and doctoral programs. Through applied learning, impactful research, and deep industry partnerships, Walton prepares leaders to compete and innovate in a global economy.
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About the University of Arkansas: As Arkansas' flagship institution, the U of A provides an internationally competitive education in more than 200 academic programs. Founded in 1871, the U of A contributes more than $3 billion to Arkansas' economy through the teaching of new knowledge and skills, entrepreneurship and job development, discovery through research and creative activity while also providing training for professional disciplines. The Carnegie Foundation classifies the U of A among the few U.S. colleges and universities with the highest level of research activity. U.S. News & World Report ranks the U of A among the top public universities in the nation. See how the U of A works to build a better world at Arkansas Research and Economic Development News.
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Original text here: https://walton.uark.edu/news/posts/news-view.php?id=82350&office-of-entrepreneurship-and-innovation-receives-200000-gift-from-valynda-ewton-
Tufts University: Residence Hall Earns Prestigious Sustainability Recognition
SOMERVILLE, Massachusetts, May 27 -- Tufts University issued the following news release:
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New Residence Hall Earns Prestigious Sustainability Recognition
Pre-certified by the Passive House Institute, Pachyderm Place prioritizes energy efficiency, indoor air quality, and student comfort
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Pachyderm Place, a new 660-bed residence hall at 401-403 Boston Avenue, has achieved pre-certification from the Passive House Institute (PHI), a rigorous international standard for high-performance, energy-efficient buildings. The milestone reflects detailed energy modeling, optimized design, and adherence
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SOMERVILLE, Massachusetts, May 27 -- Tufts University issued the following news release:
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New Residence Hall Earns Prestigious Sustainability Recognition
Pre-certified by the Passive House Institute, Pachyderm Place prioritizes energy efficiency, indoor air quality, and student comfort
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Pachyderm Place, a new 660-bed residence hall at 401-403 Boston Avenue, has achieved pre-certification from the Passive House Institute (PHI), a rigorous international standard for high-performance, energy-efficient buildings. The milestone reflects detailed energy modeling, optimized design, and adherenceto strict construction standards.
"Pre-certification is an important milestone during construction that demonstrates that everything is on track to deliver the energy efficiency and comfort benefits of passive design," said Dano Weisbord, associate vice president for campus planning and chief sustainability officer.
The project also reflects Tufts' broader strategy to reduce campus emissions. Electrifying buildings is a key step in decarbonization, allowing them to be powered by renewable energy and operate without on-site fossil fuel use. Pachyderm Place is part of a portfolio of all-electric campus projects--including the Cummings School Veterinary Learning Center and the Aquatics Center--that rely entirely on electricity for heating, cooling, cooking, and hot water.
Passive design further strengthens that approach by dramatically reducing energy demand. Features such as triple-glazed windows, highly insulated and airtight building envelopes, and advanced ventilation systems minimize heating and cooling needs while maintaining consistent indoor comfort.
"Another great thing about a passive building is that it circulates lots of fresh air," Weisbord said. "Even with the windows closed, fresh air is always flowing through the building, without drafts or the hot and cold spots common in older buildings."
Additional sustainability features include a hot water system that uses a more climate-friendly refrigerant and panelized construction, in which building components are prefabricated off-site and assembled on-site to improve efficiency, quality, and sustainability.
The design also aligns with the City of Medford's adoption of the Massachusetts Specialized Stretch Energy Code, which requires high-performance energy standards. Passive certification is one way to meet those requirements.
When complete, Pachyderm Place will use significantly less energy over its lifetime than a conventional residence hall. Passive House-certified student housing remains relatively uncommon in North America, making the project a notable example of high-performance campus design.
Located across from the Medford/Tufts MBTA Green Line station, Pachyderm Place will house more than 660 juniors and seniors and include ground-floor commercial space.
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Original text here: https://now.tufts.edu/2026/05/26/new-residence-hall-earns-prestigious-sustainability-recognition
Treating Opioid Use During Pregnancy to Take Center Stage During Addiction Center Series
CINCINNATI, Ohio, May 27 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news:
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Treating opioid use during pregnancy to take center stage during Addiction Center series
UC researcher's clinical trial draws national attention
By Ashley Duvelius, duvelian@ucmail.uc.edu
A University of Cincinnati researcher has led the first-ever randomized clinical trial testing weekly injectable extended-release buprenorphine as a treatment for opioid use disorder (OUD) in patients who are pregnant -- and the results, published in JAMA Internal Medicine and by the National Institutes of Health (NIH),
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CINCINNATI, Ohio, May 27 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news:
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Treating opioid use during pregnancy to take center stage during Addiction Center series
UC researcher's clinical trial draws national attention
By Ashley Duvelius, duvelian@ucmail.uc.edu
A University of Cincinnati researcher has led the first-ever randomized clinical trial testing weekly injectable extended-release buprenorphine as a treatment for opioid use disorder (OUD) in patients who are pregnant -- and the results, published in JAMA Internal Medicine and by the National Institutes of Health (NIH),and covered by major outlets including MedPage Today and Medscape, are reshaping how clinicians think about addiction care during pregnancy.
On Wednesday, June 10, at 12 p.m., the UC/UC Health Addiction Center will host the first event of its 2026 Summer Speaker Series, bringing research directly to the public -- and doing so in a way rarely seen in academic medicine. The session, titled "Beyond Daily Dosing: Comparing Extended-Release and Sublingual Buprenorphine for Opioid Use Disorder in Pregnancy and Postpartum -- Research Evidence and Lived Experience," will feature not only the trial's principal investigator but also one of the participants.
The event is free, open to the public and held virtually.
A first-of-its-kind trial
T. John Winhusen, PhD, Donald C. Harrison endowed chair in medicine, vice chair of addiction sciences and professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neuroscience at UC's College of Medicine, led the multicenter trial -- known as MOMs -- across 13 U.S. sites between 2020 and 2024.
The trial enrolled 140 pregnant adults with OUD and randomized them to receive either weekly subcutaneous (under-the-skin) injections of extended-release buprenorphine or daily sublingual buprenorphine -- a medication placed under the tongue that has long been a cornerstone of OUD treatment during pregnancy. Participants were followed through 12 months postpartum.
The findings were striking. Participants receiving weekly injectable extended-release buprenorphine had significantly higher rates of abstinence from illicit opioids during pregnancy -- 82.5% compared to 72.6% for those on sublingual treatment. Serious adverse events were also substantially less common in the extended-release group, both during pregnancy and postpartum.
"We knew that injectable extended-release buprenorphine leads to superior rates of illicit opioid abstinence in non-pregnant adults, but there had been no completed randomized clinical trial testing its use during pregnancy," said Winhusen. "It is exciting to share the results of this trial, which have immediate clinical application. This longer-acting medication can safely and more effectively support treatment and recovery in pregnant patients."
Why this matters -- and why now
Opioid use disorder during pregnancy carries serious risks for both mother and child, including the risk of fatal overdose and the development of neonatal opioid withdrawal syndrome (NOWS) in newborns. While sublingual buprenorphine has been an effective treatment, it comes with real-world challenges: the need for daily dosing, fluctuating medication levels throughout the day and risks of missed doses or misuse.
Extended-release buprenorphine addresses many of those challenges by delivering a more consistent level of medication through a weekly injection -- reducing the peaks and troughs that can leave patients vulnerable to cravings and relapse.
Critically, the MOMs trial found that neonatal outcomes were comparable between the two treatment groups -- NOWS rates and treatment duration did not differ significantly -- a reassuring finding given the higher overall buprenorphine exposure associated with the injectable formulation.
Nora D. Volkow, MD, director of NIH's National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), called the findings "clinically valuable," noting that they demonstrate the injectable extended-release formulation "is safe to use in pregnancy and results in better opioid abstinence outcomes compared to sublingual buprenorphine -- especially relevant in the context of the ongoing opioid overdose crisis and public health emergency."
The study was supported by NIDA's Clinical Trials Network through the NIH Helping to End Addiction Long-term(R) (HEAL) Initiative.
A conversation that goes beyond data
What makes the June 10 event particularly distinctive is who will be sitting alongside Winhusen.
Kelsie Buchanan -- a recovery advocate, public speaker and participant in the MOMs clinical trial -- will serve as co-presenter, sharing her firsthand experience as someone who was part of the research that produced these results. Her perspective promises to bring a dimension to the discussion that published data alone cannot: what it actually felt like to navigate pregnancy, OUD treatment and participation in a clinical trial.
Attendees will have the unique opportunity to hear firsthand from a trial participant, which is what makes this session stand apart from a traditional academic lecture. For clinicians, patients, advocates and members of the public alike, hearing lived experience alongside research evidence offers a fuller, more human picture of what these treatments mean in practice.
Join the conversation on June 10
The June 10 event kicks off this year's UC/UC Health Addiction Center Summer Speaker Series -- a returning series that brings together researchers, clinicians and the broader community for monthly conversations on addiction science and care. All presentations are free, virtual and open to the public.
* Event: Beyond Daily Dosing: Comparing Extended-Release and Sublingual Buprenorphine for Opioid Use Disorder in Pregnancy and Postpartum -- Research Evidence and Lived Experience
* Date: Wednesday, June 10, 2026
* Time: 12:00 p.m.
* Format: Virtual, free and open to the public
* Register: Register for any of the Summer Speaker Series presentations here: https://med.uc.edu/institutes/ACR/summer-speaker-series/speaker-series-2026
* Questions: Contact Jennifer Rowe at roweji@ucmail.uc.edu
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Original text here: https://www.uc.edu/news/articles/2026/05/uc-researchers-landmark-opioid-treatment-trial-draws-national-attention--and-a-unique-public-conversation.html
Juniata Faculty Honored for Transformative Teaching, Scholarship, and Service
HUNTINGDON, Pennsylvania, May 27 -- Juniata College issued the following news:
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Juniata Faculty Honored for Transformative Teaching, Scholarship, and Service
Juniata College honored five faculty members with distinguished teaching and service awards at the close of the spring 2026 semester.
Professor of Psychology Mark McKellop was named the 59th recipient of the Beachley Award for Distinguished Teaching. Professor of Politics Dennis Plane received the 37th annual Beachley Award for Distinguished Academic Service, and Professor of Geology Ryan Mathur '96 received the inaugural Beachley
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HUNTINGDON, Pennsylvania, May 27 -- Juniata College issued the following news:
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Juniata Faculty Honored for Transformative Teaching, Scholarship, and Service
Juniata College honored five faculty members with distinguished teaching and service awards at the close of the spring 2026 semester.
Professor of Psychology Mark McKellop was named the 59th recipient of the Beachley Award for Distinguished Teaching. Professor of Politics Dennis Plane received the 37th annual Beachley Award for Distinguished Academic Service, and Professor of Geology Ryan Mathur '96 received the inaugural BeachleyAward for Distinguished Scholarship.
Assistant Professor of Education Shuang Quan was honored with the 31st Henry '57 and Joan Gibbel Award for Distinguished Teaching, which recognizes faculty members with fewer than six years of service at Juniata. Professor of Geology Matt Powell earned the fifth annual Eagle Advising Award, presented to a faculty or staff member who has served as an adviser for at least three years.
Award nominations are submitted by students, faculty, administrators, alumni, and trustees. Selection committees are chaired by the college provost and include the college president, student government president, and the three most recent recipients of each award.
McKellop came to Juniata in 2002 from Indiana University--Bloomington, where he was a visiting professor, and Children's Hospital Medical Center, where he was a postdoctoral fellow. Prior to obtaining his undergraduate degree, McKellop spent seven years in the U.S. Air Force. He earned a bachelor's degree in psychology with summa cum laude honors from the Ohio State University in 1994 and went on to complete a master's degree in clinical child psychology in 1996 and a doctorate in clinical child psychology in 2000, both from the University of Cincinnati.
Lauded as an exceptional lecturer and great storyteller, students described McKellop as deeply invested in their success. One nominator wrote, "Beyond the classroom, this faculty member shows genuine care for student growth. He is approachable, supportive, and always willing to provide guidance. He takes the time to connect with students individually and encourages us to pursue our academic and professional goals. His passion for his subject and for teaching is evident in every class session."
Plane's commitment to democracy and democratic processes is evident in his service to students, peers, and the broader community. He joined the Juniata faculty in 2004, coming from Gallaudet University, where he previously taught. Plane earned his bachelor's degree at Rollins College in 1993 and his Ph.D. from the University of Texas-Austin in 2002. Each year, he hosts a Fulbright Scholar from Mexico and initiated Juniata's participation in the United Nations Global Climate Change Conference. He also co-leads the campus' All-In to Vote coalition, serves as a faculty parliamentarian, and is a member of the local school board.
His commitment to regularly bringing speakers to campus, often Juniata alumni, creates opportunities for connection and expanded understanding. One nomination read, "intellectual life at Juniata College is deeper and more international due to his efforts to bring people here to speak and teach." Plane routinely travels with students to put theory into practice. In all he does, he "walks the walk," demonstrating to students that problems can and should be addressed by citizens.
Mathur graduated from Juniata in 1996 and returned to join the faculty in 2000 after earning a Ph.D. from the University of Arizona. He is an isotope geochemist specializing in economic ore deposits with over 170 publications, 7,000 citations, and 600 conference abstracts. Mathur has mentored 65 undergraduate research students and is an editor for several high-ranking journals.
His commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration led the entire Department of Environmental Science and Studies to nominate Mathur for the award, joining several peers from across campus and beyond. The nominations cited his research record, global collaborations, undergraduate research mentorship, and sustained contributions to his discipline.
Quan came to Juniata in 2024 after completing her Ph.D. in Innovation in Curriculum and Instruction from the Graduate School of Education at Fordham University. Her scholarship is contemporary and cutting edge as she studies the impact of technology on children, with an emphasis on the role of artificial intelligence in education. Quan was awarded an Innovative Educational Initiatives (IEI) grant and a fellowship from the Education Research Innovation Network (ERIN) at Columbia University last fall.
With a reputation for having high expectations while also demonstrating humor and warmth, Quan actively engages students in mentored research. One student nomination read, "I thoroughly enjoyed going to class every day and obtaining valuable knowledge that she presented. As a professor and researcher, she is dedicated to her craft, supports her students in their academic success, and dedicates countless hours on all fronts. She has truly achieved excellence in just a few short years of being here."
Known for his encouragement and collaborative approach, Powell came to Juniata in 2007 after serving as a post-doctoral fellow in Germany. He earned a bachelor's degree in biology in 1998 from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University and earned a master's degree in geological sciences from Virginia Tech in 2000. Powell earned a doctoral degree in earth and planetary sciences in 2005 from The Johns Hopkins University.
Powell is one of the creators of the Scholars Program, which provides leadership and mentoring opportunities for talented and motivated students and serves as a Fulbright advisor. With Plane, he initiated Juniata's participation in the United Nations Climate Change Conference. Students praise his ability to recognize and cultivate potential, "His kindness and unwavering belief in my potential have made a profound impact on my experience at Juniata."
The annual faculty awards recognize the collective work of Juniata faculty and honor the ways they advance the college's mission of providing an engaging, personalized educational experience that empowers students to develop the skills, knowledge, and values needed for lives of service and ethical leadership in a global community.
Assistant Professor of Education Shuang Quan, recipient of the Henry '57 and Joan Gibbel Award for Distinguished Teaching, will deliver remarks to the first-year student class at this fall's opening convocation. Professor of Psychology Mark McKellop, recipient of the Beachley Award for Distinguished Teaching, will serve as keynote speaker at next year's spring awards convocation.
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Original text here: https://www.juniata.edu/about/news/archive.php?action=SHOWARTICLE&id=7281
Education Alumnus Named Georgia Superintendent of the Year, Credits GCSU for Shaping His Leadership Style
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia, May 27 -- Georgia College issued the following news:
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Education alumnus named Georgia Superintendent of the Year, credits GCSU for shaping his leadership style
By Margaret Schell
Dr. Marc Feuerbach ('10), superintendent of Cartersville City Schools, was named Georgia's 2026 Superintendent of the Year. He was selected out of 180 superintendents of public-school districts statewide. His transformative approach to leadership helped the charter school system, serving around 4,700 students, achieve the highest graduation rate in its 125-year history.
Feuerbach was
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MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia, May 27 -- Georgia College issued the following news:
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Education alumnus named Georgia Superintendent of the Year, credits GCSU for shaping his leadership style
By Margaret Schell
Dr. Marc Feuerbach ('10), superintendent of Cartersville City Schools, was named Georgia's 2026 Superintendent of the Year. He was selected out of 180 superintendents of public-school districts statewide. His transformative approach to leadership helped the charter school system, serving around 4,700 students, achieve the highest graduation rate in its 125-year history.
Feuerbach wasalso recognized for developing effective community partnerships in his district, providing access to advanced job training and food security.
Learning to Lead
"Leading change is not an easy process but when done right, it can lead to great results," Feuerbach said.
Feuerbach honed his leadership style at GCSU - including practical skills like conducting efficient meetings - and strives to model those skills through innovation and student-centered leadership.
"This was my first introduction to running a meeting with purpose," he said. "Over the years, I've taken many components from that module and implemented them when I lead meetings."
Education faculty Drs. Jacob Good and Cheryl Reynolds took a different approach to teaching.
"By the end of the Educational Leadership master's program, I realized how much the lectures, group projects and culminating activities shaped my learning," Feuerbach said. "The importance of learning something, not for a grade but for the sake of learning it, has stuck with me for many years."
Feuerbach knows the importance of life-long learning and encourages others to do the same.
"Stay curious and approach everything with humility," he said. "Collaborate with others, recognizing that you don't have all the answers because there is much to learn from those around you."
The Liberal Arts advantage: Transformative, not transactional
From his first day in class at Georgia College, Feuerbach was challenged to think critically and never assume the easy answer is the right one.
"Leading in the public sector requires balancing the viewpoints of multiple public values people hold near and dear to their heart," he said. "To do my job effectively, I must listen first, learn second and lead third."
His professors reinforced the importance of curiosity and asking questions -- something he applies to his job and encourages students to do daily.
"A transformative approach to learning makes the experience more relational," he said. "It's not a transactional interaction focused on memorization to pass a test, but it's focused on authenticity, engagement, reflection and real-world connections."
Feuerbach ensures students get personalized attention when learning while providing them with a safe, supportive, academically rich environment full of choices. Their hopes, dreams, struggles and needs are most important to Feuerbach and his team, so students develop a deep sense of belonging.
Feuerbach is amazed by the work and dedication of the district's teachers, support staff and school board to provide the students with the best experience possible. He feels fortunate to also play a role in the success of Cartersville City Schools.
"I'm inspired by our students who bring their unique gifts and talents to our schools each day," he said. "They are going to do great things in this world."
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