For their support of students, 14 employees in the College of Arts and Sciences received Family and Friends Recognition Awards. The award recognizes faculty and staff who have made a significant difference in students’ lives.
All nominations are submitted by parents, family and friends of students who include a short explanation of why this person was nominated. The nomination is anonymously shared with each recipient, and all recipients receive a certificate.
This recognition provides meaningful feedback to employees about their impact on students and highlights important work often overlooked by formal reward systems.
“Our faculty and staff play a pivotal role in supporting and inspiring students. It’s always encouraging to see that our students’ families took the time to show their appreciation for their impact on students," said Dee Dee Anderson, vice chancellor for Student Life. "Thank you to every recipient for making UNL a place that cares for every student."
In the list below, numbers in parentheses indicate the number of times a recipient has received the award.
Biological Sciences
- Peter Angeletti (10)
- Marianna Burks (10)
Chemistry
- Jason Kautz (14)
- Leah Zohner (2)
Classics & Religious Studies
- Simon Wood (2)
English
- Rachael Shah
Global Integrative Studies
- Jim Benes
History
- Scott Stempson (6)
Mathematics
- Kevin Gonzales (9)
Physics and Astronomy
- Jean Marcel Ngoko Dijokap
Political Science
- Donald Beahm (4)
- Daniel Schaub
Psychology
- Jeff Stevens (2)
Sociology
- Crystal Edwards
