The NDSU College of Health Professions has announced the recipients of the Dean's Awards of Excellence for 2020.

"Their exceptional achievements and commitment to students are evident in their contributions to the college," said Charles D. Peterson, dean of the College of Health Professions.

The awards and recipients include:

Mary J. Berg Excellence in Teaching Award

Dr. Paul Carson, professor of practice, NDSU Department of Public Health

Kathleen Swanson, assistant professor of practice, NDSU School of Nursing

Dean's Award for Public Service

Molly Secor-Turner, professor, NDSU School of Nursing

Dean's Award for Excellence in Research

Sathish Venkatachalem - associate professor of pharmaceutical sciences

Dean's Award for Excellence in Advising

Amanda Groom, pre-nursing adviser and lecturer, NDSU School of Nursing

"With their exemplary expertise and dedication to students, these NDSU Health Professions recipients of the Dean's Award of Excellence make lasting contributions to education and to their professions," said Peterson.

An online video about these award recipients and their impact on students is available for viewing.

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