Nov. 13, 2024
Contact: Eric Stann, 573-882-3346, StannE@missouri.edu
The Mizzou Alumni Association recently honored 12 distinguished University of Missouri faculty and alumni with annual Faculty and Alumni Awards.
Celebrated since 1968, the Faculty and Alumni Awards highlight the contributions of exceptional individuals to the university’s growth and core mission through their professional accomplishments, teaching and research excellence or service to the institution. Faculty are selected for accomplishments in their chosen field, excellence in fulfilling their academic responsibilities, and exemplary relationships with students. Alumni are chosen for outstanding professional achievement and loyal, devoted service to their community and alma mater.
Here are the 2024 Faculty and Alumni Award recipients:
Distinguished Alumni Award
- David R. Russell, PhD ’08: president, Columbia College
Distinguished Faculty Award
- Deidre D. Wipke-Tevis, BSN ’85; associate dean for research, PhD program and postdoctoral affairs director, associate professor, Sinclair School of Nursing
2024 Faculty and Alumni Award Recipients
- Charles R. Brazeale, BS Ag ’57, president and CEO, retired, TPNB Bank
- Nicole Campione-Barr, BA ’99, professor of psychological sciences, College of Arts and Science
- Pat Forde, BJ ’87, senior writer, Sports Illustrated
- Sarah Geisert, BS Ag ’81, senior director of global food safety and regulatory affairs, retired, General Mills
- Jung E. Ha-Brookshire, professor and chair, Department of Textile and Apparel Management, College of Arts and Science
- Ralph A. Hill, BS BA ’81, MBA ’84, chair and CEO, Trailblazer Energy Resources
- Brad Prager, Catherine Paine Middlebush Chair of Humanities and professor, College of Arts and Science
- Randa Rawlins, JD ’82, president and CEO, retired, Shelter Insurance Companies
- Aaron Thompson, professor and director, School of Social Work, College of Health Sciences and associate director, Missouri Prevention Science Institute
- Amy Vogelsmeier, MS ’97, PhD ’08, associate professor, Sinclair School of Nursing
