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Dr. Sarah Kelen’s teaching and research on medieval and early modern English literature and culture have earned her one of the highest academic honors at Nebraska Wesleyan University.

Kelen has been chosen as the inaugural holder of the Dr. Roger A. Cognard Professorship in the Liberal Arts. 

Kara Cavel, associate professor of social work, has been named the 2024-2025 Faculty Mentor of the Year. 

The honor recognizes faculty who dedicate their time and expertise to mentoring their colleagues, fostering professional growth, and enhancing the teaching and service environment on campus.

Nebraska Wesleyan University’s choral ensembles will present Christmas with Wesleyan: Love and Joy Come to You on Sunday, December 8, at 7:00 p.m. at First United Methodist Church on the NWU campus. 

Tom Trenney, assistant professor of music, has been named the 2024 Nebraska Music Educator of the Year by the Nebraska Music Education Association. 

This prestigious honor recognizes his profound impact on music education, his exceptional leadership and his unwavering dedication to students. 

Zach Weis (’24) and Chance Hergott (’25), both of Omaha, Neb., have won this year’s Brugman Pitch Contest, earning $1,500 for their initiative, What Being Nebraskan Means to Me.