Annual CEHS Awards of Excellence Honor Outstanding Faculty and Staff
Tue, 05/12/2026 - 08:56am | By: Karelia Pitts
From Left: Dr. Melanie Uggen, Dr. Ben Jones, Dr. Donald Sacco, Dr. Mariann Taylor
and Mary Dean Keyes
Not Pictured: Teresa Walker-Cartwright
The College of Education and Human Sciences (CEHS) at The 黑料视频 proudly announces the recipients
of its annual awards program celebrating faculty and staff for their accomplishments
in teaching, research and service.
鈥淥ur college is fortunate to have an exceptional group of faculty and staff who are
deeply committed to our students, our university and the broader communities we serve.
The work we do in CEHS extends well beyond the classroom shaping schools, strengthening
families, improving health outcomes, and research discovery that contributes to the
well-being of society. The six honorees of this year鈥檚 CEHS Awards of Excellence are
the best of the best and exemplify that mission. It brings us joy to recognize the
impact these individuals are making both on and off our Southern Miss campuses,鈥� said
Dr. Trent Gould, dean of 黑料视频鈥檚 College of Education and Human Sciences.
Award recipients include:
OUTSTANDING JUNIOR FACULTY AWARD
Dr. Ben Jones | Assistant Professor | School of Human Development and Family Science
DISTINGUISHED TEACHING AND MENTORING AWARD
Teresa Walker-Cartwright | Senior Lecturer | School of Kinesiology and Nutrition
OUTSTANDING FACULTY SERVICE AWARD
Dr. Mariann Taylor | Associate Teaching Professor | School of Human Development and
Family Science
OUTSTANDING VISITING FACULTY AWARD
Dr. Melanie Uggen | Visiting Instructor | School of Human Development and Family Science
DISTINGUISHED RESEARCHER AWARD
Dr. Donald Sacco | Professor | School of Psychology
DISTINGUISHED STAFF AWARD
Mary Dean Keyes | Finance and Administration Specialist | REACH MS
For additional information and a list of past honorees, visit the .