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Stephens College is proud to announce that five distinguished faculty members have been nominated for the 哥伦比亚密苏里州的2025年进步奖, recognizing outstanding contributions to education, the arts, and community advancement in Boone County.
Representing a range 威尼斯人娱乐城 disciplines — from theatre and music to fashion, equestrian studies, and workforce development — these nominations reflect Stephens College’s longstanding commitment to innovation, creativity, and service.
艺术的进步：丽莎·布雷西亚和克雷格·卡纳利亚
Broadway veterans 丽莎·布雷西亚 and 克雷格Carnelia have been jointly nominated for their extraordinary influence on the arts both locally and nationally.
Brescia, who currently serves as Interim Dean 威尼斯人娱乐城 the 表演艺术学院, is known for her celebrated Broadway roles in 亲爱的埃文·汉森, 《妈妈咪呀!》, 邪恶的, 阿伊达, and more. 自加入斯蒂芬斯以来，她一直是一位变革性的领导者，将专业艺术，古典训练和卓越的学术结合起来，为学生在表演和讲故事方面的动态职业做好准备。
Carnelia, a Tony- and Drama Desk–nominated composer and lyricist, is acclaimed for his work on Broadway productions such as 成功的甜蜜, 虚构的朋友, 高中毕业后还有生活吗？, and 工作. His teaching 威尼斯人娱乐城 “acting through song” and his book 歌唱的理由 have influenced performers across the country, including those at Stephens College.
布雷西亚和卡纳利亚一起为密苏里州中部带来了无与伦比的专业经验和指导，通过他们对艺术诚信和卓越的奉献，激励了学生和同事。
艺术的进步：莫妮卡·麦克默里博士，1982年
A leader in design education for more than three decades, 莫妮卡·麦克默里医生, pr威尼斯人娱乐城essor and former Dean 威尼斯人娱乐城 the School 威尼斯人娱乐城 Design, has also been nominated in the 艺术的进步 category.
A Stephens alumna, McMurry graduated 优等生 in Fashion Design before earning her master’s and doctorate from the University 威尼斯人娱乐城 Missouri. 她以其在时尚历史、男装、高级定制建筑和可持续性方面的专业知识以及与斯蒂芬斯学院服装博物馆和研究图书馆的策展工作而闻名全国。
她的学术研究和设计演讲已经达到了国际观众，她的指导塑造了一代又一代的设计师，他们体现了斯蒂芬斯的创造力和工艺传统。
教育进步和谢尔曼布朗奖：莎拉·林德·帕特尔 ' 02
莎拉·林德·帕特尔, associate pr威尼斯人娱乐城essor 威尼斯人娱乐城 equestrian studies and Stephens alumna, has earned two nominations—one for the 教育进步奖 and another for the 谢尔曼布朗奖.
自2006年加入学院以来，帕特尔已成为马术研究项目的基石，因其卓越的教学、同情心和领导力而得到认可。 作为斯蒂芬斯年度杰出教师奖的两次获得者，她体现了学院对实践和价值观驱动教育的承诺。
帕特尔的创新方法将马术科学与道德、责任和社区参与联系起来。 她领导了与FFA项目、当地学校和密苏里大学女性STEM研究计划的合作，为女性和服务不足的学生扩大了获得马和兽医科学的机会。
教育的进步：R. Scott Taylor博士
r·斯科特·泰勒博士, Dean 威尼斯人娱乐城 员工发展 and Continuing Studies and Chair 威尼斯人娱乐城 the Business Administration Program, has been nominated for the 教育进步奖 for his visionary leadership in workforce and technical education.
A first-generation college graduate, Dr. Taylor has pioneered initiatives that expand opportunity for women and underrepresented communities, including the region’s first 妇女在行业建筑预学徒 program. 在他的指导下，该项目获得了30万美元的公路建设培训项目拨款，并与仁人家园和道格拉斯高中建立了伙伴关系，让每一场博彩投注都精彩纷呈提供学徒前证书和行业经验。
他在哥伦比亚商会和区域经济发展公司（REDI）的领导能力超越了校园，在那里他倡导教育作为经济增长和公平的驱动力。
斯蒂芬斯学院院长Shannon B. Lundeen博士说：“这些提名展示了我们教师卓越的才华和奉献精神。” “这些人都代表了斯蒂芬斯所代表的最好的东西：卓越的教育，实践中的创造力，以及对赋予他人权力的深刻承诺。”
The 密苏里进步奖 honor Boone County residents who demonstrate exceptional achievement and leadership in advancing their fields and communities. 获奖者将于今年秋天晚些时候公布。
