Northern Michigan University hosted an April 2 celebration on campus to honor 2025 Stephen Young & Tricia Kinney Distinguished Faculty Award recipient Paul Truckey, as well as 10 NMU faculty members who received 2024 awards of excellence for teaching, scholarship, technology innovation and leadership.
Truckey has been a Theatre and Dance faculty member since 2003 and has played an instrumental role in the development and implementation of the Bachelor of Fine Arts programs in musical theatre and acting, and the Bachelor of Arts degree in theatre performance. Read the full story on his recognition here.
The 10 faculty award recipients are (click on the names for more detailed information):
Excellence in Scholarship Award: Diana Lafferty, Biology; and Greg Warchol, Criminal Justice.
Excellence in Teaching Award: Zhuang-Zhong "Z.Z." Lehmberg, English; and Michael Crum, College of Business.
Excellence in Part-Time Faculty Teaching Award: Debra LaMere, College of Business.
Excellence in Online Teaching Award: Cindy Basse, School of Education, Leadership and Public Service.
Excellence in Leadership: Joe Lubig, School of Education, Leadership and Public Service.
Faculty Emerging Leadership Award: Adam Naito, Earth, Environmental and Geographical Sciences.
Technology Innovation Award: Lin Fang, Psychological Science; and Shaun Shepard, College of Business.