Image: Headshot of Dr. Jen Newton Text: Faculty Excellence Friday COMMUNITY IMPACT Dr. Jen Newton, Associate Professor in Teacher Education, is offering Parent Advocacy sessions throughout Southeast Ohio this spring in collaboration with the Southeast Prevention Council. Ohio University | Patton College of Education

This #FacultyExcellenceFriday, we celebrate Dr. Jen Newton who is collaborating with the Southeast Prevention Council to deliver Parent Advocacy sessions in SE Ohio. Sessions
address parent/caregiver wellness, local resources for
families, & navigating special education services.
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Faculty Excellence Friday Dr. Dianne Güt-Zippert, professor in teacher education, was elected Vice President of the Southeast Ohio Youth Mentoring Board of Directors for a three-year term. Ohio University | Patton College of Education

We're #PattonProud of Dr. Dianne Güt-Zippert, who was elected to a three-year term as vice president of the Board of Directors of Southeast Ohio Youth Mentoring.
Learn more on their website: https://ow.ly/Zuiu50YepXu
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Image: Headshot of Dr. Bilal Urkmez Text: HONORS & AWARDS Dr. Bilal Urkmez, Associate Professor of Counseling and Higher Education, received the Association for Specialists in Group Work (ASGW) Professional Advancement Award.

We're launching our #FacultyExcellenceFriday series for 2026 and we're #PattonProud of Dr. Bilal Urkmez, associate professor in Counseling & Higher Education, who received the 2025-2026 ASGW Professional Advancement Award.
Learn about the award: https://www.asgw.org/about/awards-scholarships

Faculty Excellence Friday | Associate Professor Thomas Stevenson stands beside a poster commemorating his 2025 Global Learning Award, holding the award. He received the award during International Education Week. Ohio University | Patton College of Education

Our final #FacultyExcellenceFriday of 2025 celebrates Assoc. Prof. Thomas Stevenson, who received the 2025 Global Learning Award during International Education Week. We're #PattonProud of his commitment to community!
See all honorees: ohio.edu/oga/awards/global-engagement-award-winners

Photo of Dr. Dwan Robinson Text: Faculty Excellence Friday | Promotion & Tenure Dr. Dwan Robinson was promoted to Professor. Dr. Robinson is the program coordinator for our Ph.D. program in Educational Leadership. Ohio University | Patton College of Education

On this #FacultyExcellenceFriday, we are #PattonProud to celebrate Dr. Dwan Robinson, who was promoted to Professor in the Department of Educational Studies. She coordinates our Ph.D. in Educational Leadership. Congratulations!
Program website: ohio.edu/education/ed-studies/ed-admin-doctorate

Portrait of Dr. Courtney Koestler, Associate Professor of Teacher Education, recognized for their new book, "Building Community to Center Equity and Justice in Mathematics Education," published by Emerald Publishing. Ohio University | Patton College of Education

It's #FacultyExcellenceFriday! We're celebrating Dr. Courtney Koestler's book with co-author Dr. Eva Thanheiser (Portland State) on equity in math education featuring research and practical work from over 75 contributors.
Learn more: ow.ly/lYLR50WkvsM
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