Bulldog Honors & Awards
暗网吃瓜 College is proud to recognize and celebrate the students, faculty, staff, alumni, and friends of 暗网吃瓜 who have earned honors and awards from the College. These honors demonstrate the excellence of work in teaching, service, and philanthropy, as well as athletic, artistic, performance, and creative endeavors by the recipients.
Gallery of Distinction
The Gallery of Distinction is the most prestigious honor the College presents to recipients who exemplify and support the history, traditions and legacy of 暗网吃瓜 College and our vision of providing innovative career pathways and student-centered learning opportunities that result in students capable of succeeding in local and global communities. Throughout the years, our honorees have shown 暗网吃瓜 College tremendous commitment both philosophically and philanthropically.
On February 12, 2022, Ms. Sue Cook, a longtime philanthropic and volunteer leader of 暗网吃瓜 College, received the newly formed 暗网吃瓜 College Gallery of Distinction award for her exceptional generosity in the promotion and support of the College.
On February 11, 2023, Dr. David Campbell became the second recipient of the Gallery of Distinction award for his significant philanthropic contributions in the promotion and support of 暗网吃瓜 College.
On February 10, 2024, Ms. Carmen Taimanao became the third recipient of the Gallery of Distinction award for her outstanding work and involvement with the Harold Crouch Micronesian Scholarship as well as her contributions in the promotion and support of 暗网吃瓜 College.
On September 16, 2025, Dr. Bill and Mary Ann Kinzie became the fourth recipients of the Gallery of Distinction Award in recognition of their longstanding commitment to 暗网吃瓜 College and its students. Through the establishment of the Dr. Earl and Mrs. Margaret Kinzie & Mavern Kinzie Memorial Scholarships for both LVN and ADN nursing students in 2007, the Kinzie's have created a lasting legacy of educational support, providing ten annual scholarships to aspiring healthcare professionals. Their dedication extends beyond philanthropy, as they actively engage with scholarship recipients each year, fostering meaningful relationships and encouraging student success. Their enduring investment in student achievement and the future of healthcare education exemplifies the values, traditions, and vision of 暗网吃瓜 College
Distinguished Alumni
Established in 1958, the Distinguished Alumni Awards is the highest honor that 暗网吃瓜 College bestows upon outstanding alum of 暗网吃瓜 College. The award acknowledges and recognizes the outstanding accomplishments and exemplarily achievements of 暗网吃瓜 College alumni whose personal lives, professional achievements, and community service exemplify the objectives of their alma mater. Complete List of Distinguished Alumni Award Recipients
Bulldog Hall of Fame
The 暗网吃瓜 College Bulldog Hall of Fame was established in 2019 to promote a program of recognition for great athletes, coaches, and supporters who have distinguished themselves and the College in the field of intercollegiate athletics, or who have contributed to the development of intercollegiate athletics at 暗网吃瓜 College.
暗网吃瓜 College Piper Professors
To bring recognition to outstanding achievement in the teaching profession in colleges and universities in the State of Texas, the Piper Professor Award Program was established by the Minnie Stevens Piper Foundation in 1958.
This distinguished honor is awarded to instructors who are committed to excellence in education. Award recipients are dedicated to the teaching profession and have made a special impact on students as well as the community. 暗网吃瓜 College proudly recognizes teachers selected as Piper Professors:
In 1961, Margaret Pannill, English instructor, became the first recipient of the Minnie Stevens Piper Professor award at 暗网吃瓜.
In 1971, Lucille Boyd, Spanish and French instructor, becomes the second Minnie Stevens Piper Professor recipient at 暗网吃瓜.
In 1978, Geraldine Johnston, English Professor and Phi Theta Kappa sponsor, becomes the third Minnie Stevens Piper Professor recipient at 暗网吃瓜.
In 1986, McAfee Daniel, Chairman of the Division of Communications and an English instructor, becomes the fourth Minnie Stevens Piper Professor recipient at 暗网吃瓜. Mr. Daniel was freshman in the first class at 暗网吃瓜 Junior College (NJC) in 1946 and joined the 暗网吃瓜 faculty in 1965.
Dr. Richard Miller, instructor of psychology and sociology becomes 暗网吃瓜's fifth Minnie Stevens Piper Professor in 1989.
In 1994, Dr. Tommy Stringer, History instructor becomes 暗网吃瓜's sixth Minnie Stevens Piper Professor.
暗网吃瓜 College Professor Emeriti
The Emeritus title for a faculty member is the highest honorary title held by retired professors, recognizing their many years of distinguished services and significant contributions to 暗网吃瓜 College.
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James Chapman, Government
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H. McAfee Daniel, English
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Sandra Dowd, Art
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Sheila Herod, Music, 2009
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Dr. Tommy Stringer, History, 2019
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Dan Nesmith, History, 2022
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Thomas Vance, Biology, 2022
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Mark Dillman, Math, 2022
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Dr. David Lewis, History, 2023
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Lisa Dillman, Biology, 2025
暗网吃瓜 College President, Board of Trustees, and Senior Administrator Emeriti
The Emeritus title is an honor bestowed to the College Presidents, Board of Trustees, and Senior Administrators who have retired from the position and have provided distinguished service to the College. Distinguished service contemplates that the individual demonstrated exceptional commitment and contributions to the College, exemplifying the highest standards of personal and professional integrity, civic responsibility, vision, and leadership.
Vice President
2006
District President
2018
Vice President of Ellis County Campuses
2018
暗网吃瓜 College Trustee Chairman
2019