FOREVER A LOPER

Diane Duffin, Ph.D., celebrated 25 years of service at UNK. She is an associate professor of political science.

Janet Eckerson, Ed.D., is an academic diversity officer for the division of academic affairs and is a modern languages professor.

Colby Ellis is UNK football’s offensive coordinator and quarterback coach.

Gene Fendt, Ph.D., celebrated 35 years of service to UNK as a professor in philosophy.

Krista Forrest, Ph.D., celebrated 25 years of service to UNK. She is the chair of the psychology department and a professor.

Moses Harper is the passing game coordinator for UNK football.

Mark Hartman celebrated 25 years of service to UNK. He is an associate professor in art and design.

Ryan Held is the head football coach for UNK.

Dianne Holcomb celebrated 20 years of service to UNK. She is an assistant director of sponsored programs.

Susan Honeyman, Ph.D., celebrated 20 years of service to UNK. She is an English professor.

Katherine Kime, Ph.D., celebrated 25 years of service to UNK. She is a mathematics and statistics professor.

Fred Koontz, professor of speech and theater from 1966-1993, died Nov. 14. In addition to casting and directing scores of theater productions over the years, he was instrumental in design of the theater and fly space in the Fine Arts Building.

Frank Kovacs, Ph.D., celebrated 20 years of service to UNK. He is a professor in chemistry.

Eric Lee is a graduate assistant and coach for the Loper football secondary.

Carol Lilly, Ph.D., celebrated 30 years of service to UNK. She is a history professor.

Kristen Majocha, Ph.D., senior vice chancellor for academicaffairs, has been named as one of the 30 exceptional higher education leaders to the American Association of State Colleges and Universities 2022 Academy for New Provosts.

James May, professor emeritus, died Oct. 13. He taught art at UNK for 38 years.

Toné Mendoza died July 28. She was a lecturer and the diversity librarian at Calvin T. Ryan Library from 2008 until her retirement in 2016.

Jan Moore, Ph.D., is an academic diversity officer for the division of academic affairs and a communication disorders professor.

Jesse Ornelas is the UNK football linebacker coach and recruiting coordinator.

Noel Palmer, Ph.D., was promoted to brigadier general in the U.S. Army Reserve. He is an associate professor of management at UNK.

Mahesh Pattabiraman, Ph.D., celebrated 10 years of service to UNK. He is a professor of chemistry.

Kim Panowicz celebrated 10 years of service to UNK. She is an office associate in the communication disorders department.

David Rozema, Ph.D., celebrated 30 years of service to UNK. He is a philosophy professor.

Tim Schaffner is the defensive coordinator for UNK football.

Steve Schulz retired as the head strength and conditioning coach at UNK.

Janet Steele, Ph.D., received the Leland Holdt/Security Mutual Life Distinguished Faculty Award for her contributions in teaching, research and service.

Jeanne Stolzer, Ph.D., celebrated 20 years of service to UNK. She is a professor in counseling school psychology and family sciences.

Marguerite Tassi, Ph.D., celebrated 25 years of service to UNK. She is an English professor.

Paul Twigg, Ph.D., celebrated 30 years of service to UNK. He is the interim dean of the College of Arts and Sciences as well as a professor of biology.

Kenny Van Horn celebrated 20 years of service to UNK. He is a custodian with facilities management and planning.

Andrew Whatley celebrated 10 years of service to UNK as a custodian with facilities management and planning.

Barton Willis, Ph.D., celebrated 30 years of service to UNK. He is a professor in mathematics and statistics.