University of Arizona Global Campus Awards

2024

• Lisa Binger, Military Alliance Manager, has been elected as President of the National Association of Institutions for Military Education Services (NAIMES), reinforcing UAGC’s leadership and dedication to military education.
• Assistant Dean Katie Thiry has been awarded a Fulbright Specialist Grant to collaborate with the University of Split in Croatia, leading educational initiatives to align career development with academic curricula and fostering global cooperation in higher education.
• The Forbes School of Business and Technology® SHRM Chapter at UAGC has been awarded the Merit Award for 2023-2024, recognizing its outstanding achievements in chapter operations, commitment to student growth, and contributions to the future of human resources leadership.
• Travis Burchett, UAGC Military Alliance Manager, has been elected President of the Mid-South Advisory Council on Military Education, reinforcing UAGC's commitment to supporting military-affiliated students and expanding educational opportunities for service members and their families.
• Amy Morton and Steven Stisser, academic advisors at UAGC, have been honored with the Advisor of the Year 2024 award through Sophia, recognizing their exceptional dedication and impact on student success.
• Professor Diane Hamilton has been awarded a Fulbright Specialist Grant to collaborate with the Luxembourg School of Business, fostering international partnerships in Business Administration.
• Karen Ivy, assistant dean and professor of Technology Studies, was honored with the Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award.
• Bryan Aylward, AVP in the Office of Academic Innovation, Operations and Technology, appointed faculty member for the Online Learning Consortium’s IELOL program.
• UAGC Online Bachelor’s in Business Information Systems ranked #3 by TechGuide©.
• Brandy Havens, assistant professor of accounting, awarded Accounting Faculty of the Year by IACBE.
• UAGC approved to participate in State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (SARA).
• UAGC chapter officially recognized by Student Veterans of America®.
• UAGC Textbook & Academic Authors Association nominations awarded:
  • Most Promising New Textbook Award:
    • One Step at a Time" by Sabrina Mathues
    • How Does 'Educator' Look on Me?" by Newton Miller, Sarah Miller, & Ishonté Allar
  • Textbook Excellence Award:
    • New Traditions in Public Speaking, Second Edition" by Dan Tinianow
    • Essentials of Business Law, Second Edition" by Suzy Rogers and Gwen Seaquist
• Jackie Kyger, professor in the Master of Education program in the Department of Education and Liberal Arts, granted a three-year tenure as a United States Fulbright Specialist.

 

2023

• UAGC recognized as a Veteran Supportive Campus by the Arizona Department of Veterans’ Services.
• Kelvin Hicks, associate faculty member, received the Congressional Veterans Commendation (CVC) in Texas' Fourth Congressional District.
• UAGC nursing program accredited by CCNE until December 31, 2033.
• UAGC awarded Quality Matters Online Learner Support Program Certification.
• UAGC faculty received three awards at the Association for Distance Education and Independent Learning Conference:
  • College Course Winner: Stephanie Heald for ECA435.
  • Conference Course Choice Award: Jennifer Zaur for ECD310.
  • Support Service Award: Faculty Affairs team for the Culture of Care initiative.
• Katie Thiry, assistant dean, and Diane Hamilton, associate faculty member, included on the Fulbright Specialist Roster.
• Maja Zelihic, former dean, concluded Fulbright project in Uganda with Uganda Management Institute.
• Teresa Leary Handy, assistant professor and program chair, recognized for her role in the Memphis City Council HBCU Scholarship Fund.
• Karen Ivy, assistant dean, and Jorge Cardenas, assistant dean, placed on the Fulbright Specialist Roster.
• UAGC accepted into the National Association of Institutions for Military Education Services.

 

2022

• UAGC BS in Information Technology accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET.
• UAGC recognized by Quality Matters for exceptional online learning experience.
• Maja Zelihic, former dean, named one of the Global 100 Inspirational Leaders of 2022 by Global Leaders Today.