Published on February 11, 2011  

English professor Nancy Whitt received Samford's Jennings B. Marshall Service Award at the university's opening convocation Jan. 25. The award recognizes a faculty member who has made significant and sustained service contributions to the university.

ºÚÁϳԹÏÍøprovost and executive vice president Dr. J. Bradley Creed cited Whitt for her longtime leadership of the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍøfaculty senate and her role in critical changes ranging from core curriculum to faculty welfare.

Creed noted that Whitt, who joined the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍøfaculty in 1973, has always sought the betterment of the university as a place where academic and spiritual values find their full expression.

A longtime proponent of an increased diversity among students, faculty, staff and curriculum at Samford, Whitt is known “for reaching across cultures, race and religion in her quest to make ºÚÁϳԹÏÍøa better place,” Creed said.

 
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