05/05/2026
"A constant, reassuring presence, and an outstanding colleague, mentor and friend."
We recently recognized nine retiring faculty and staff members with a special reception in Great Hall in Smith-Curtis to celebrate the group's combined 265 years of dedicated service to NWU and its students.
Those honored were Professor of Theatre Jay Chipman ('77), Professor of History Patrick Hayden-Roy, Professor of English Gerise Herndon, Professor of Biology Jeff Isaacson ('83), Professor of Music Richard Jones, Head Football Coach Brian Keller ('83), Professor of Social Work Jeff Mohr, Director of Physical Plant James Ruzicka, and Professor Nursing Becke Voight.
Do you have hugs, memories or tributes to share with any of these retirees? Weโd love to be your messenger. Reach out at [email protected].
You can read more on NWU's retirees here: https://www.nebrwesleyan.edu/about-nwu/news-center/nwu-pays-tribute-nine-distinguished-retirees
