In recognition of their exceptional contributions to Ohio State and their fields, members of the College of Public Health community were honored with external, university-wide and college honors during spring semester.
Clinical Associate Professor Amie Hufton received the college’s Excellence in Teaching Award for her innovative teaching practices and strengths as a mentor with a gift for “teaching how to teach.”
Julia Farkas, office assistant in the Office of Academic Programs and Student Services, and Lisa Van Dyke, business intelligence analyst, both received the college’s Employee of the Year award for staff. Farkas was recognized for her positivity and professionalism. Van Dyke was lauded for her meticulous work on the college’s Council on Education for Public Health reaccreditation this year.
Biostatistics Professor Michael Pennell was named a 2025 fellow of the American Statistical Association, an honor that acknowledges his exceptional contributions to statistical sciences and his commitment to advancing the field.
Instructional Design Coordinator Margaret DiMaria received Ohio State’s Distinguished Staff Award — the highest honor awarded to university staff in recognition of her outstanding achievements, service, leadership and dedication to Ohio State, as well as her demonstration of the university’s shared values.
Assistant Professor Parvati Singh received the Early Career Distinguished Scholar Award, a university honor recognizing faculty who show promise of making significant contributions to Ohio State and their field for years to come.
Associate Professor Tasleem Padamsee was selected for the Provost’s Midcareer Scholars: Scarlet and Gray Associate Professor Program, which celebrates and rewards scholarly, teaching and service excellence.
