Spotlight On

�鶹��ý’s faculty and staff are doing fascinating work both on campus and beyond. Spotlight On shares their stories, highlighting research, publications, professional accomplishments, creative pursuits and other work that reflects their expertise and contributions to �鶹��ý.

Through these profiles, we get to know the people behind the work and celebrate the many ways they contribute to the University and their fields.

If you are a staff or faculty member who is interested in being considered for a “Spotlight On” feature, email Amanda McCullough, editor of �鶹��ý News, for more information and guidelines.

2026 APEX

Award of Excellence

Writing/Type of Media – Interviews & Personal Profiles

�鶹��ý News was also named a Grand Award winner in the Newsletter category in the 2022 APEX Awards for Publication Excellence.

Visit the �鶹��ý News Archive.

Thursday, October 1st, 2026

Selected for national chair leadership cohort

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Thursday, September 24th, 2026

Leading Through Finance and Collaboration

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Tuesday, September 15th, 2026

Leads classification at para dressage world championships

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Wednesday, September 2nd, 2026

Capstone explores forces behind strategic planning

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Thursday, August 27th, 2026

Cultivates cannabis products rooted in compassion

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Wednesday, August 5th, 2026

Led research for permanent museum exhibition

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Tuesday, July 28th, 2026

Named One of Hospitality's Most Influential Educators

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Thursday, July 9th, 2026

Fulbright project explores Guided Autobiography

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Thursday, July 2nd, 2026

Selected for AASCU's Emerging Leaders Program

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Thursday, May 28th, 2026

Named Fellow of the American Medical Informatics Association

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