Awards, Honors and Other Distinctions

  • Andy Duncan, Communication and Literature 
    • “Regents Faculty Award for Creative Activity” | University System of Maryland, Frostburg, MD, April 2026. 
  • Dr. Jenna Epstein, Education Professions 
    • “Red Cross Disaster Mental Health Manager Leadership Summit Award” | American Red Cross, All-expenses-paid trip to Houston, TX, April 2026. 
  • Dr. JoAnna Shore, Management and Marketing 
    • “Joint Civilian Service Commendation Medal” | Office of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Washington, DC, May 23rd, 2025. 
  • Gerard R LaFemina, Department of Communication and Literature 
    • “Appointment as Councilor, Maryland State Arts Council” | State of Maryland, Appointed by Governor Moore, August 2026.  
  • Greg Wood, Law, Society, and Humanities 
    • “2025 Harry E. Pratt Award” | Illinois State Historical Society, Awarded for the most outstanding article in the 2024 Journal, 2025. 
  • Jaime Striplin, Nursing 
    • “Dr. Peg E. Daw Nurse Faculty Annual Recognition (NFAR) Award” | Maryland Higher Education Commission, Awarded for Impact on Students, Date Unknown. 
  • Jill Buterbaugh, Nursing 
    • “Dr. Peg E. Daw Nurse Faculty Annual Recognition Award for Excellence in Teaching” | Maryland Higher Education Commission, Awarded $10,000 over five years to support teaching endeavors, Date Unknown. 
  • Jodi Welsch, Educational Professions 
    • “FSU Faculty Achievement Award 2026 - University/Community Service” | Frostburg State University, Frostburg, MD, 2026. 
  • Naomi Gades, Communication and Literature 
    • “Employee Development & Leadership Series 2025-2026 MVP Award” | Frostburg State University, Frostburg, MD. 
  • Rebekah Taylor, Biology 
    • “AAI Undergraduate Faculty Travel Award” | American Association of Immunologists, Boston, MA, April 2026. 
  • Ronald P. Davis, Ed. D., Education Professions 
    • “National PTA Lifetime Service Award” | Mt. Lebanon PTA Council, Mt. Lebanon, PA, Date Unknown.