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Employee Awards 2026

Wellness Champion: Kimberly Ferreira

   Employee Awards 2026 | Posted on March 2, 2026
Kimberly Ferreira is a shining example of wellness, both in her professional and personal choices. As chair of the School of Rehabilitation Sciences, it may seem obvious that she’s quick to promote daily movement to her colleagues and... read more

Faith Engagement: Michael Harrington

   Employee Awards 2026 | Posted on March 2, 2026
We are posthumously conferring the Faith Engagement Award on Michael Harrington and his service team. Many people may not stop to notice this group of staff—or may not even realize the extent of their... read more

Faith Engagement: Sharon Moore

   Employee Awards 2026 | Posted on March 2, 2026
This year, we honor Sharon Moore with the Faith Engagement Award. Sharon has served as a member of the Andrews University staff for the past 15 years, including five years as the administrative assistant in the Center for... read more

Faith Engagement: Rogelio Paquini

   Employee Awards 2026 | Posted on March 2, 2026
We generally refrain from honoring seminary professors with the Faith Engagement Award, as faith engagement is a core expectation of their role. However, we would like to make a special exception to recognize Rogelio Paquini for going far... read more

45 Years of Service: Rhonda Root

   Employee Awards 2026 | Posted on March 2, 2026
With deep gratitude, we honor Rhonda Root, MFA, for 45 years of faithful and distinguished service to Andrews University. For more than four decades, she has embodied the rare integration of artist, scholar, teacher and mentor as an... read more

40 Years of Service: Lorena Bidwell

   Employee Awards 2026 | Posted on March 2, 2026
Lorena Bidwell is celebrating 40 years of dedicated service to Andrews University. An Andrews alumna, she earned both her bachelor’s and master’s degrees at the University before devoting her professional life to strengthening its academic and technological mission.... read more

40 Years of Service: Frances Faehner

   Employee Awards 2026 | Posted on March 2, 2026
For 40 years, Frances Faehner has been the welcoming heart of Andrews University, embodying compassion, wisdom and a deep faith in every role she has carried. Her journey began in 1985 as dean of... read more

40 Years of Service: Randall W. Younker

   Employee Awards 2026 | Posted on March 2, 2026
Randy Younker is an outstanding archaeologist, researcher and communicator whose contribution to the illumination of biblical backgrounds and history is internationally well known. He has continued the work of the Institute of Archaeology &... read more