MIDDLETOWN, Pa. — Penn State Harrisburg recently recognized outstanding employee contributions at the 2026 Year-End Celebration. Nominated by the college community and selected by various award committees, several faculty and staff members received awards.
Awardees
Chancellor’s Award for Distinguished Achievement
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Indrit Hoxha
Student Impact Award
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Aimee Wheeler
Community Impact Award
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Counseling and Psychological Services team: Eileen Haase, Ashley Boles-Riley, Eric Holmes, Sainab Jire, Reynold Joseph, Nahed Khalil, Morgan Levan, Davin Rowe, Heather Smith, Heather Wright
Research Excellence Award
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Stephanie Winkeljohn Black
Teaching Excellence Award
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Laura Feibush
Inclusive Excellence Award
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Maria Enriquez
Outstanding Performance Award
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Rebecca Mallinson
25-year recognition
The ceremony also recognized faculty and staff who have completed 25 years of service to the University. They include: Sedig Agili, Maryellen Higgins, Charles Kupfer, Erik Li, Raffy Luquis, Jesse Middaugh, Senel Poyrazli, and J. Mitchell Spear.
Faculty and staff retirees
Faculty and staff retirees, who were also recognized, included: Sherry Bancroft, 1996; Jerry Crosson, 2000; Darlene Gratkowski, 1988; Jesse Middaugh, 2001; Michael O’Donnell, 2010; Linda Rhen, 2010; AB Shafaye, 1986.