Bradley Staff, Faculty, and Alumni Recognized at 2024 Founder’s Day Celebration

On Friday, Sept. 27, several staff, faculty, and alumni were presented with awards for their outstanding service and dedication to Bradley University and its students. The recipients were recognized for carrying on the traditions of our founder Lydia Moss Bradley.

STAFF AND FACULTY AWARDS

Staff Excellence Awards

  • David Trillizio, Director of Orientation and Transfer Student Assistance
  • Jamie Glenzinski, Administrative Support for Slane College of Communication and Fine Arts

Francis C. Mergen Memorial Award for Public Service

  • Patricia Nugent, Professor of Education, Counseling and Leadership

Academic Advisor of the Year

  • Emily Schnurr, Assistant Professor of Political Science

Faculty Award for Excellence in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

  • Amy Scott, Associate Professor of History and Women's & Gender Studies

Caterpillar Faculty Achievement Award for Scholarship

  • Nawaz Ali, Assistant Professor of Computer Science and Information Systems

Caterpillar Faculty Achievement Award for Teaching

  • Shannon Cunningham, Assistant Professor of Criminology

Samuel Rothberg Professional Excellence Award

  • Rachel Vollmer, Associate Professor of Nutrition and Dietetics

Putnam Award for Excellence in Teaching

  • Travis Stern, Associate Professor of Theatre History and Dramatic Literature

ALUMNI AWARDS

Centurion Society Inductees

  • Jeffrey Bogart - ‘69
  • Anne Fredd - ‘64

Lydia Moss Bradley Award

  • Craig A. Thompson - '74

Outstanding Young Graduate Award

  • Dr. Natalie A. LaFranzo - '07

Distinguished Alumni Award

  • Jeffery Bogart - '68

Dr. Natalie LaFranzo '07 at podium

Craig A. Thompson ‘74 at podium

Interim Bradley President Jon Michael at podium