The quality of the people at the heart of Mississippi State sets the university apart.
“Our core mission of learning, service and research comes about through the work of the women and men who dedicate their lives to these jobs,” said Jeff Davis, executive director of the MSU Alumni Association. “They’re passionate about what they do, they’re passionate about doing it well, and that passion shines through. It’s really a privilege to be part of honoring their work.”
This year’s Alumni Association Faculty and Staff Award honorees include:
Alumni Association Graduate and Professional Teaching Excellence Award: Will Davis, assistant professor in agricultural economics
Alumni Association Outstanding Graduate Student Mentor Award: Ryan Folk, associate professor in biological sciences
Online Teaching Award:Emily Marett, instructor in management and information systems
Irvin Atly Jefcoat Excellence in Advising Award-Staff: Amy McMinn, student services coordinator, Sonny Montgomery Advising and Career Center
Irvin Atly Jefcoat Excellence in Advising Award-Faculty:Aswathy Rai, associate teaching professor in biochemistry, nutrition and health promotion
Wesley A. Ammon Outstanding New Staff Advisor Award: Shannon Bacot, advising lead, Center for Advising
Donald Zacharias Early Career Outstanding Undergraduate Teaching Excellence Award: Jenna Johnson, assistant teaching professor in industrial and systems engineering.
