Kathryn Orvis and Aaron Thompson Honored at Celebration of Teaching Excellence – HLA Happenings

Kathryn Orvis and Aaron Thompson Honored at Celebration of Teaching Excellence

Kathryn Orvis - Kohls Outstanding Undergraduate Teaching Award
Aaron Thompson - Taylor Excellence in Teaching Innovation Award

On Tuesday, the Purdue College of Ag’s Celebration of Teaching Excellence honored two outstanding HLA faculty members.

Kathryn Orvis received the Kohls Outstanding Undergraduate Teaching Award, recognizing exceptional dedication to undergraduate education.

Aaron Thompson was presented with the Taylor Excellence in Teaching Innovation Award, celebrating innovative approaches that inspire student learning.

Congratulations to both for their remarkable contributions to teaching excellence!

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