Rush University celebrated the achievements of its faculty at the Faculty Excellence Awards Reception on June 17.
The event was an opportunity for the Rush University community to connect with their colleagues, reflect on their contributions and recognize the remarkable work advancing education, research and service.
This year Rush University introduced the inaugural President’s Lifetime Achievement award. This new honor is now the highest award at the university. Three distinguished faculty members were recognized for exemplifying extraordinary accomplishment, sustained leadership and service.
President’s Lifetime Achievement Award
Robert A. Balk, MD, professor emeritus, Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine
Diane M, Howard, PhD, FACHE, professor and chair, Department of Health Systems Management, College of Health Sciences
Christine M. Kennedy, PhD, RN, FAAN, the John L. and Helon Kellogg Dean, College of Nursing
Rush also recognized seven Faculty Excellence Award recipients, numerous new academic appointments and promotions, scholarly and research achievements, competitive grant awards and faculty members who have taken on leadership roles within the university, profession and broader community.
This year’s Faculty Excellence Award recipients are:
Excellence in Clinical Service
Corey N. Goldstein, MD, assistant professor, Rush Medical College
Excellence in Community Service
Christie Lawrence, DNP, APRN, CNS, RNC-NIC, CNL, CHSE, assistant professor, Department of Women, Children and Family Nursing, College of Nursing
Excellence in Education
Jennifer Rousseau, DNP, WHNP-BC, CNE, FAWHONN, associate professor, College of Nursing
Excellence in Mentoring
Lena Al-Harthi, PhD, vice dean of Research; head of Division of Translational Science; chair of the Department of Microbial Pathogens and Immunity, Rush Medical College; and director of the Rush Initiative to Maximize Student Development
Diane M. Howard, PhD, FACHE, professor and chair, Department of Health Systems Management, College of Health Sciences
Michael Schoney, PhD, associate professor, Department of Community, Systems and Mental Health Nursing, College of Nursing
Excellence in Research
Jori Fleisher, MD, MSCE, FAAN, associate professor, Neurological Sciences, Rush Medical College
Faculty members are the driving force behind advancing knowledge, improving health and preparing the next generation of healthcare professionals.
You can find photos from the event, here and can read more about the honorees in the Faculty Excellence Awards Program.