MACON, Ga. — Mercer University celebrated faculty achievement at its 2025 Faculty Awards Ceremony held April 7, as 10 of the University’s 12 schools and colleges presented awards at the event.

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(from left) Dr. Penny L. Elkins, Dr. Andrea Winkler

Additionally, Dr. Andrea Winkler, associate professor of history in the College of Professional Advancement, was awarded the 2024-2025 Innovations in Teaching Award, co-sponsored by the Vulcan Materials Company and Mercer.

The various awards from the respective schools and colleges were presented as follows:

Tennille Shuster, professor of art in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, received the Spencer B. King Jr. Distinguished Professor Award.

Gary Simson, J.D., professor of law in the School of Law, received the Judge Clyde Reese Board of Visitors’ Excellence in Teaching Award.

Dr. Angela Shogbon Nwaesei, clinical professor of pharmacy practice in the College of Pharmacy, received the College of Pharmacy Educator Award.

Dr. Ehsan Ahmadi, assistant professor of management science in the Stetson-Hatcher School of Business, received the Distinguished Faculty Award.

Dr. Kevin Barnett, associate professor of Engineering in the School of Engineering, received the Clayton R. Paul Teaching Excellence Award.

Dr. Susie Morrissey, associate professor of education in the Tift College of Education, received the Cathryn Futral Excellence in Teaching Award.

Dr. Sonique Sailsman, assistant professor of nursing in the Georgia Baptist College of Nursing, received the Distinguished Faculty Member of the Year Award.

Dr. Hollis Phelps, associate professor of interdisciplinary studies in the College of Professional Advancement, received the Award for Excellence in Teaching.

Dr. Stanley L. Roberts, the Arthur Lowndes Rich Professor of Choral Conducting and associate dean in the Townsend School of Music, received the Outstanding Faculty Award.

Dr. Mary Beth McCullough, assistant professor of clinical psychology in the College of Health Professions, received the Excellence in Teaching Award.

Dr. Jeffrey Hugdahl, professor of chemistry in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, received the Excellence in First-Year Student Advising Award.

Two people holding an award plaque in a conference room, with an audience seated behind them and a lectern nearby.
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Dr. John Thomas Scott,
Tennille Shuster
Two people stand smiling, holding an award plaque, in a formal setting with seated audience and floral arrangement.
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Karen Sneddon,
Gary Simson, J.D.
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Dr. Pamela Moye,
Dr. Angela Shogbon Nwaesei
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Dr. Julie Petherbridge,
Dr. Ehsan Ahmadi
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Dr. Stephen Hill,
Dr. Kevin Barnett
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Dr. Thomas R. Koballa,
Dr. Susie Morrissey
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Dr. Tammy D. Barbé,
Dr. Sonique Sailsman
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Dr. Priscilla R. Danheiser,
Dr. Hollis Phelps
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Dr. Gary G. Gerber,
Dr. Stanley L. Roberts
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(from left) Dr. Lisa M. Lundquist, Dr. Mary Beth McCullough
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Tony Kemp,
Dr. Jeffrey Hugdahl
A display of various plaques and awards on a black tablecloth, with a floral arrangement in the center against a background of paintings.

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