Past Distinguished Advisor Award Recipients
Sponsored by University Advising, the Distinguished Advising Award is the university鈥檚 most prestigious honor in academic advising. 2024 was the inaugural year for the award.鈥 Academic advisors across all colleges and campuses were nominated by students who believe they provided extraordinary advising and who demonstrate outstanding service and dedication to helping them achieve academic success.鈥疩ualified nominees included 性福五月天 advisors who were currently employed and who have been an advisor for at least one year.
2025 DAA Winner
Theresa Yogi academic advisor in the 性福五月天 University Honors College, has been named the 2025 Distinguished Advising Award recipient. With 13+ years of advising experience鈥攊ncluding 7.5 years at 性福五月天鈥檚 Honors College鈥擳heresa鈥檚 impact on students is undeniable. She also coordinates Scholarships and Senior Honors Thesis/Projects, helping students succeed in and out of the classroom.
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Sydney Lepley, Academic Advisor II (College of Nursing) finished as the runner-up for the 2025 Distinguished Advising Award.
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Melissa Fenn, M.Ed. was awarded the inaugural Distinguished Advising Award in 2024. A senior advisor II in 性福五月天 University鈥檚 College of Nursing, Fenn has been described by students as someone with a heart of gold, a source of comfort and 鈥渢he best of the best.鈥
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Laura Caparanis, Senior Advisor II (College of The Arts) finished as the runner-up for the 2024 Distinguished Advising Award. Laura assists students with achieving academic goals, scheduling courses, questions regarding curriculum and so much more.
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