Campus community celebrates four retirees

The college recognized four faculty and staff members who retired during the 2022-2023 academic year at its employee appreciation ceremony on April 27.

Dr. David Ahearn, ordained minister and former Religion and Philosophy Professor, retired from the college in December 2022 after 27 years of service. During his tenure, he served as Chair of the Religion and Philosophy Department from 1997-2022 and the Division of Humanities and Social Sciences from 2000-2007.

He received a bachelor’s degree in ancient history and archaeology from Austin College, a master’s degree in divinity from Perkins School of Theology and a doctorate in religion from Emory University.

Marcia Brown (left), Art and Design Professor, retired this spring after 35 years of service. During her tenure, she has served as Chair of the Art and Design Department since 2007 and Chair of the Fine and Performing Arts Department since 2012. Brown received the Vulcan Materials Company Teaching Excellence Award in 2022.

She received a bachelor’s degree in printmaking from Guilford College and a master’s degree in drawing and painting from the University of Georgia.

Lisa Farrow ’98, M’18 (center), Circulation Specialist at Lewis Library, retired this spring after 31 years of service.

She first arrived at LaGrange College in 1991 as an Administrative assistant for the evening college. Farrow then moved to the college’s library, where she would work as an Acquisition and Administrative Assistant, Circulation Manager and Circulation Associate/Circulation Specialist.

Farrow received a bachelor’s degree in social work and a master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling from LaGrange College.

Tammy Rogers M’02, Director of Special Events and Conferences, retired this summer after 31 years of service. She previously served as Director of Stewardship and Leadership Development.

She has worked with four LaGrange College presidents and assisted with three comprehensive campaigns that raised over $154 million for the institution.

Rogers received a bachelor’s degree in history from John Carroll University and a master’s degree in business administration from LaGrange College.