The NDSU College of Health Professions today announced 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 at NDSU.

View the video about these award recipients and their impact on students, on colleagues, and on their professions at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NKru60dv9rs

Mary J. Berg Excellence in Teaching Award
Dr. Paul Carson, MD, FACP - Professor of Practice
NDSU Department of Public Health

Dr. Kathleen Swanson - Assistant Professor of Practice
NDSU School of Nursing

Dean's Award for Public Service
Dr. Molly Secor-Turner - Professor, NDSU School of Nursing

Dean's Award for Excellence in Research
Dr. Sathish Venkatachalem - Associate Professor, Pharmaceutical Sciences

Dean's Award for Excellence in Advising
Amanda Groom - Pre-Nursing Advisor/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.

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