Celebrating those who exemplify dedication, leadership & impact | Feb 19 ceremony
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THURSDAY

FEBRUARY 19, 2026

FEBRUARY 19, 2026

3:30 - 5:00 PM • ACB 150 | Lubbock, Texas

All team members and learners welcome. Remote attendance is available through Zoom for those unable to join in person at this link.

All team members and learners welcome. Remote attendance is available through Zoom for those unable to join in person at this link.

3:30 - 5:00 PM

ACB 150 | Lubbock, Texas

 
 
 

The University Awards mark a meaningful new chapter at TTUHSC, recognizing faculty and staff together in one shared celebration. 

By combining recognition programs, the university celebrates both individual and shared achievements of those who reflect the very best of TTUHSC. The University Awards recognize the collaboration and commitment that drive excellence in education, research, service and patient care. 

Congratulations to the 2026 University Awards recipients. Your outstanding work and contributions strengthen the university and exemplify its mission, vision and values.

 
 
 

UNIVERSITY AWARDS RECIPIENTS

EXEMPLARY IMPACT AWARD
FOR LEARNERS

Conrado Jimenez Jr.

EXEMPLARY IMPACT
AWARD STAFF

Araceli (Kelly) Alvarez

Linda Armenta

Julie Barclay

Whitney Green

Amanda McSween

Ashley Rhea

EXEMPLARY
IMPACT AWARD FOR LEARNERS

 

Conrado Jimenez Jr.

EXEMPLARY IMPACT
AWARD STAFF

 

Araceli (Kelly) Alvarez

Linda Armenta

Julie Barclay

Whitney Green

Amanda McSween

Ashley Rhea

VALUES-BASED LEADER AWARD STAFF/FACULTY

 

Marcie Aultman

Michael Rayel, M.D., EMBA

Julie Wright, MSN, RN

PRESIDENT'S AWARD OF EXCELLENCE

 

Katie Joplin

VALUES-BASED LEADER AWARD STAFF/FACULTY

Marcie Aultman

Michael Rayel, M.D., EMBA

Julie Wright, MSN, RN

PRESIDENT'S AWARD
OF EXCELLENCE

Katie Joplin

VALUES CHAMPION AWARD

Alexandra Galle

M. Haris Nazim, M.D., FACS, FICS

Sarah Stringer, DMSc, PA-C, CAQ-Psych

UNIVERSITY DISTINGUISHED STAFF AWARD

Penny Harkey 

Cole Johnson, J.D.

VALUES CHAMPION AWARD

 

Alexandra Galle

M. Haris Nazim, M.D., FACS, FICS

Sarah Stringer, DMSc, PA-C, CAQ-Psych

UNIVERSITY DISTINGUISHED STAFF AWARD

 

Penny Harkey 

Cole Johnson, J.D.

UNIVERSITY TEAM AWARDS

InfantRisk Center of Excellence

Sally Bain, BSN; Teresa Baker, M.D., FACOG; Katie Boatler, RN, BSN; Levi Campbell, Ph.D.; Nichole Campbell, MSN, APRN, NP-C; Jonathan Craddock, Palika Datta, Ph.D.; Laxim Donikini, M.S.; Liz Gutierrez, Shyanne Hefley, Ph.D.; Kaytlin Krutsch, Ph.D., Pharm.D., MBA; Sandra Lovato, Alicia Nelson, RN, BSN, IBCLC; Beatriz Richardson, Krista Savage, BSN, RNC-MNN, IBCLC

 

Permian Basin School of Medicine Executive Team

Paul Donahoo, MBA, FACHE; Sandra Fuglaar, John Paul-Garcia, Ph.D.; Matthew Geiman, O.D.; Gladys Olivas, Mariana Salcido, Brian Schroeder, M.D., MBA, FACP; Kory Smith, George Thomas, MBA, MM, DHA; Jessica Zuniga

 

Advancing Leadership Recognition through Micro-Credentials

Tanya Fraley, Schoen Kruse, Ph.D., MSHPEd; Adam McKee, Tom Price, Derrick Ramsey, Ph.D.

UNIVERSITY TEAM AWARDS

 

InfantRisk Center
of Excellence

Sally Bain, BSN; Teresa Baker, M.D., FACOG; Katie Boatler, RN, BSN; Levi Campbell, Ph.D.; Nichole Campbell, MSN, APRN, NP-C; Jonathan Craddock, Palika Datta, Ph.D.; Laxim Donikini, M.S.; Liz Gutierrez, Shyanne Hefley, Ph.D.; Kaytlin Krutsch, Ph.D., Pharm.D., MBA; Sandra Lovato, Alicia Nelson, RN, BSN, IBCLC; Beatriz Richardson, Krista Savage, BSN, RNC-MNN, IBCLC

 

Permian Basin School of Medicine Executive Team

Paul Donahoo, MBA, FACHE; Sandra Fuglaar, John Paul-Garcia, Ph.D.; Matthew Geiman, O.D.; Gladys Olivas, Mariana Salcido, Brian Schroeder, M.D., MBA, FACP; Kory Smith, George Thomas, MBA, MM, DHA; Jessica Zuniga

 

Advancing Leadership Recognition through Micro-Credentials

Tanya Fraley, Schoen Kruse, Ph.D., MSHPEd; Adam McKee, Tom Price, Derrick Ramsey, Ph.D.

 
 
 

UNIVERSITY FACULTY AWARDS RECIPIENTS

PRESIDENT’S EXCELLENCE IN INTERPROFESSIONAL COLLABORATION AWARD 

 

Sara Brouse,
Pharm.D., FCCP, FACC

Magdalena Karbowniczek,
M.D., Ph.D.

Maciej Markiewski,
M.D., Ph.D.

Pearl Merritt,
Ed.D., M.S., MSN

Julie St. John,
DrPH, MPH

Sanjay K. Srivastava,
Ph.D., FAAAS

PRESIDENT’S EXCELLENCE IN INTERPROFESSIONAL COLLABORATION AWARD

Sara Brouse,
Pharm.D., FCCP, FACC

Magdalena Karbowniczek,
M.D., Ph.D.

Maciej Markiewski,
M.D., Ph.D.

Pearl Merritt,
Ed.D., M.S., MSN

Julie St. John,
DrPH, MPH

Sanjay K. Srivastava,
Ph.D., FAAAS

PRESIDENT’S EXCELLENCE IN INTERPROFESSIONAL COLLABORATION AWARD

Jannette M. Dufour,
Ph.D.

President’s Excellence in Teaching Award 

 

Jannette M. Dufour,
Ph.D.

PRESIDENT’S EXCELLENCE IN RESEARCH AWARD

Lan Guan,
M.D., Ph.D.

President’s Excellence in Research Award 

 

Lan Guan,
M.D., Ph.D.

PRESIDENT’S OUTSTANDING CLINICIAN AWARD

Tyler Mouw,
M.D., M.Sc.

President’s Outstanding Clinician Award 

 

Tyler Mouw,
M.D., M.Sc.

PRESIDENT’S EXCELLENCE IN COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AWARD

Fiona R. Prabhu,
M.D., FAAFP

President’s Excellence in Community Engagement Award 

 

Fiona R. Prabhu,
M.D., FAAFP

PRESIDENT’S TEAM TEACHING AWARD

Levi Campbell,
Pharm.D.

Craig Cox,
Pharm.D., FCCP, BCPS

Brian Irons,
Pharm.D., FCCP, BCACP

Mary S. Klein,
Pharm.D., BCACP, CHSE

Debra Notturno-Strong,
DHS, M.S., MSA

President’s Team Teaching Award 

 

Levi Campbell,
Pharm.D.

Craig Cox,
Pharm.D., FCCP, BCPS

Brian Irons,
Pharm.D., FCCP, BCACP

Mary S. Klein,
Pharm.D., BCACP, CHSE

Debra Notturno-Strong,
DHS, M.S., MSA

PRESIDENT’S EARLY CAREER INVESTIGATOR AWARD

Mahmoud Salama Ahmed,
B.Pharm., Ph.D.

President’s Early Career Investigator Award 

 

Mahmoud Salama Ahmed,
B.Pharm., Ph.D.

UNIVERSITY DISTINGUISHED FACULTY AWARD

Katie Bennett,
Ph.D., MB(ASCP)CM

Ina Urbatsch,
Ph.D.

University Distinguished Faculty Award

 

Katie Bennett,
Ph.D., MB(ASCP)CM

Ina Urbatsch,
Ph.D.

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