National Scholars Program

NSP Awards of Distinction

Since the first graduating class of National Scholars in 2004, each cohort honors faculty and staff with the National Scholars Program Award of Distinction. This recognition goes to individuals for their tireless commitment to the intellectual, professional and personal development of each graduating Scholar. Below are photos from each event, followed by a the complete list of recipients.


2010 Seniors and Honorees
2010 Mentor Awards

2009 Graduates and Honorees

2009 honorees

2008 Graduates and Honorees

2008 grads with faculty award recipients

2007 Graduates and Honorees

2007 Grads and Faculty

2006 Graduates and Honorees

2006 Grads and Faculty

2005 Graduates and Honorees

2005 Grads and Faculty

2004 Graduates and Honorees

2004 Grads and Faculty

  • Paul Anderson, history
  • Scott Baier, economics
  • Stephanie Barczewski, history
  • Alma Bennett, English
  • Richard Blob, biological sciences
  • A.B. "Budd" Bodine, animal and veterinary science
  • James Bottum, chief information officer
  • Neil Burton, cooperative education
  • Patti Connor-Greene, psychology
  • Murray Daw, physics
  • Angela Dills, economics
  • Roy Dodd, bioengineering
  • Sherry Dorris, FIRST Program
  • Michael Dorsch, marketing
  • Bill Dougan, economics
  • Caye Drapcho, bioengineering
  • Robert Geist, computer science
  • Lane Glaze, Wesley Foundation
  • Harry Harritos, architecture
  • Chris Heavner, Lutheran campus minister and Habitat for Humanity advisor
  • Robert Hogan, architecture
  • Stephen Hubbard, electrical and computer engineering
  • Karyn Ogata Jones, communication studies
  • Michael LeMahieu, English
  • Jeff Love, languages and humanities
  • Robin Kowalski, psychology
  • Martine LaBerge, bioengineering
  • Miguel Larsen, physics
  • Patricia Layton, forestry and natural resources
  • Steve Marks, history
  • Vladimir Matic, political science
  • Todd May, philosophy
  • Rachel Mayo, public health sciences
  • Bobby McCormick, economics
  • Tamara McNutt-Scott, biological sciences
  • Jim Morris, biochemistry
  • Liam O'Hara, graphic communications
  • Gary Powell, biochemistry
  • Eric Seiber, public health sciences
  • Kerrie Seymour, performing arts
  • Kelly Smith, philosophy
  • Zeynep Taydas, political science
  • Lesly Temesvari, biological sciences
  • Mark Thies, chemical engineering
  • Charles Thomas, economics
  • Terry Tritt, physics
  • Jerry Waldvogel, biological sciences
  • John Ziegert, mechanical engineering