Past Distinguished Advisor Award Recipients
Sponsored by University Advising, the Distinguished Advising Award is the university’s most prestigious honor in academic advising. 2024 was the inaugural year for the award. 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. Qualified nominees included 91ֿ advisors who were currently employed and who have been an advisor for at least one year.
2024 DAA Winner
Melissa Fenn, M.Ed. was awarded the inaugural Distinguished Advising Award in 2024. A senior advisor II in 91ֿ’s College of Nursing, Fenn has been described by students as someone with a heart of gold, a source of comfort and “the best of the best.”
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2024 DAA Runner-Up
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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