{"id":28338,"date":"2024-11-01T18:51:53","date_gmt":"2024-11-01T22:51:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www3.tusculum.edu\/news\/?p=28338"},"modified":"2024-11-01T18:51:53","modified_gmt":"2024-11-01T22:51:53","slug":"tusculum-university-alumni-association-to-honor-four-people-for-professional-success-and-support-of-the-institution","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www3.tusculum.edu\/news\/news\/2024\/tusculum-university-alumni-association-to-honor-four-people-for-professional-success-and-support-of-the-institution\/","title":{"rendered":"Tusculum University Alumni Association to honor four people for professional success and support of the institution"},"content":{"rendered":"<h4><strong>GREENEVILLE<\/strong> \u2013 Four individuals who have contributed significantly to <a href=\"http:\/\/www.tusculum.edu\/\">Tusculum University<\/a>\u2019s success and hold a deep affection for the higher education institution are being honored by the <a href=\"https:\/\/web.tusculum.edu\/alumni\/\">Alumni Association<\/a>.<\/h4>\n<div id=\"attachment_28339\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-28339\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-28339\" src=\"https:\/\/www3.tusculum.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Angelo-Botta-300x288.jpg\" alt=\"Angelo Botta\" width=\"300\" height=\"288\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www3.tusculum.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Angelo-Botta-300x288.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www3.tusculum.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Angelo-Botta-768x736.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www3.tusculum.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Angelo-Botta-209x200.jpg 209w, https:\/\/www3.tusculum.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Angelo-Botta-150x144.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www3.tusculum.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Angelo-Botta-120x115.jpg 120w, https:\/\/www3.tusculum.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Angelo-Botta-100x96.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www3.tusculum.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Angelo-Botta-50x48.jpg 50w, https:\/\/www3.tusculum.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Angelo-Botta.jpg 917w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-28339\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Angelo Botta<\/p><\/div>\n<p>The group will be honored Friday, Nov. 8, during the <a href=\"https:\/\/site.tusculum.edu\/homecoming-2\/\">Homecoming<\/a> Alumni Award Celebration and Dance at Hackler Hall Event Center in downtown Greeneville. The Alumni Executive Board selected these four after receiving nominations from Tusculum alumni:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Ryan Barker, a 2015 Tusculum graduate, who earned bachelor\u2019s degrees in <a href=\"https:\/\/site.tusculum.edu\/history\/\">history<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/site.tusculum.edu\/english-2\/\">English<\/a>, with a concentration in creative writing \u2013 Frontier Award<\/li>\n<li>Keddrain \u201cK.D.\u201d Bowen, a 2003 Tusculum graduate, who earned a bachelor\u2019s degree in <a href=\"https:\/\/site.tusculum.edu\/bachelor-of-science-in-sport-management\/\">sport management<\/a> \u2013 Pioneer Award<\/li>\n<li>Heather Henson-Ramsey, Tusculum\u2019s assistant vice president of academic affairs \u2013 National Living Faculty Award<\/li>\n<li>Larry Coughlin, a prominent supporter of Tusculum\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/tusculum.prestosports.com\/landing\/index\">athletic program<\/a>, who served for several years at chair of the Pioneer Club campaign \u2013 Honorary Alumni Award<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u201cThese outstanding leaders represent Tusculum with distinction and class and deserve this recognition,\u201d said Angelo Botta, the Alumni Executive Board\u2019s president and an assistant professor of sport science. \u201cWe are proud to recognize their achievements and thank them for the positive light they shine on our university. They are a great model for our students to emulate, and we are thankful for their connections to Tusculum in such meaningful ways.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>Frontier Award<\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_28340\" style=\"width: 235px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-28340\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-28340\" src=\"https:\/\/www3.tusculum.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Ryan-Barker-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"Ryan Barker\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www3.tusculum.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Ryan-Barker-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www3.tusculum.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Ryan-Barker-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www3.tusculum.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Ryan-Barker-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/www3.tusculum.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Ryan-Barker-150x200.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www3.tusculum.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Ryan-Barker-113x150.jpg 113w, https:\/\/www3.tusculum.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Ryan-Barker-90x120.jpg 90w, https:\/\/www3.tusculum.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Ryan-Barker-75x100.jpg 75w, https:\/\/www3.tusculum.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Ryan-Barker-38x50.jpg 38w, https:\/\/www3.tusculum.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Ryan-Barker.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-28340\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ryan Barker<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Created in 1995, The Frontier Award goes to an outstanding alumnus or alumna for outstanding or meritorious advancement in that person\u2019s career. The former student must have graduated between five and 15 years ago to be eligible, and judges take into account continuing and loyal service to Tusculum.<\/p>\n<p>Since his graduation from Tusculum, Barker has obtained his master\u2019s degree and is close to finishing his doctorate. But he has maintained ties to Tusculum by serving as an adjunct faculty member and as a member of the AEB. He has also served five times as a judge for the National History Day competition in the Northeast Tennessee district.<\/p>\n<p>As part of his career development, Barker has given public lectures, moderated conference panels and served as an adjunct faculty member at Purdue University, where he is a doctoral student, and Franklin College in Indiana. He has published his research and reviewed books for multiple academic journals. He has received awards for his research, including the Southern Association for the History of Medicine and Science\u2019s Robert Nesbit Award for the best graduate student research paper. In 2023, Purdue\u2019s History Department nominated him for the Midwest Association of Graduate School\u2019s Excellence in Teaching Award.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pioneer Award<\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_28341\" style=\"width: 234px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-28341\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-28341\" src=\"https:\/\/www3.tusculum.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Keddrain-K.D.-Bowen-224x300.jpg\" alt=\"Keddrain &quot;K.D.&quot; Bowen\" width=\"224\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www3.tusculum.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Keddrain-K.D.-Bowen-224x300.jpg 224w, https:\/\/www3.tusculum.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Keddrain-K.D.-Bowen-764x1024.jpg 764w, https:\/\/www3.tusculum.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Keddrain-K.D.-Bowen-768x1030.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www3.tusculum.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Keddrain-K.D.-Bowen-1145x1536.jpg 1145w, https:\/\/www3.tusculum.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Keddrain-K.D.-Bowen-149x200.jpg 149w, https:\/\/www3.tusculum.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Keddrain-K.D.-Bowen-112x150.jpg 112w, https:\/\/www3.tusculum.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Keddrain-K.D.-Bowen-89x120.jpg 89w, https:\/\/www3.tusculum.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Keddrain-K.D.-Bowen-75x100.jpg 75w, https:\/\/www3.tusculum.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Keddrain-K.D.-Bowen-37x50.jpg 37w, https:\/\/www3.tusculum.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Keddrain-K.D.-Bowen.jpg 1527w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 224px) 100vw, 224px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-28341\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Keddrain &#8220;K.D.&#8221; Bowen<\/p><\/div>\n<p>The Pioneer Award was created in 1962 and is presented to an outstanding alumnus or alumna in recognition of outstanding or meritorious achievement in that person\u2019s chosen field; distinguished service to his or her church, community, country and humanity; and continuing and loyal service to Tusculum.<\/p>\n<p>Bowen is an author, motivational speakers and life\/business coach. He launched his business career from the trunk of his car at age 23 and became the founder and president of Fanatics 101, a sports apparel and memorabilia store located in Johnson City and Asheville, North Carolina. He has also taken Tusculum\u2019s commitment to civic engagement to heart, serving as board chair of the Chamber of Commerce for Johnson City, Jonesborough and Washington County and president of Good Samaritan Ministries as well as a former board member of Court Appointed Special Advocates.<\/p>\n<p>He has been honored as a recipient of the 40 Under Forty Award by the Business Journal of Tri-Cities Tennessee\/Virginia. He has also won three Kingsport Office of Small Business Development and Entrepreneurship awards, earned two Faith in the Future Awards and was recognized for having one of the top 50 stores in America in 2012. He won the Dancing with the Tri-Cities Stars competition, which raises money for Jeremiah School in Johnson City, in 2019.<\/p>\n<p><strong>National Living Faculty Award<\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_28342\" style=\"width: 225px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-28342\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-28342\" src=\"https:\/\/www3.tusculum.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Dr.-Heather-Henson-Ramsey-4-215x300.jpg\" alt=\"Dr. Heather Henson-Ramsey\" width=\"215\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www3.tusculum.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Dr.-Heather-Henson-Ramsey-4-215x300.jpg 215w, https:\/\/www3.tusculum.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Dr.-Heather-Henson-Ramsey-4-144x200.jpg 144w, https:\/\/www3.tusculum.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Dr.-Heather-Henson-Ramsey-4-108x150.jpg 108w, https:\/\/www3.tusculum.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Dr.-Heather-Henson-Ramsey-4-86x120.jpg 86w, https:\/\/www3.tusculum.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Dr.-Heather-Henson-Ramsey-4-72x100.jpg 72w, https:\/\/www3.tusculum.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Dr.-Heather-Henson-Ramsey-4-36x50.jpg 36w, https:\/\/www3.tusculum.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Dr.-Heather-Henson-Ramsey-4.jpg 623w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 215px) 100vw, 215px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-28342\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Dr. Heather Henson-Ramsey<\/p><\/div>\n<p>The National Living Faculty Award was created in 1996 and is presented to a Tusculum faculty member. The award\u2019s purpose is to recognize individuals who have made outstanding contributions to Tusculum\u2019s academic programs. To qualify the faculty members must have been a Tusculum employee for at least five years.<\/p>\n<p>Dr. Henson-Ramsey teaches courses in anatomy\/physiology, epidemiology, and environmental toxicology but is more than a faculty member. She came to Tusculum in 2019 to serve as dean of the College of Science, Technology and Mathematics and was promoted this summer to assistant vice president of academic affairs. In addition, Dr. Henson Ramsey has served as Tusculum\u2019s coordinator of career services since 2020. She has been a major promoter of Tusculum\u2019s extensive undergraduate research program and has spearheaded multiple agreements to help students in their applications for pharmacy and physician assistant programs.<\/p>\n<p>She practices part time as a veterinarian at Greene County Veterinary Medical Center and co-leads the cadettes for a local Girl Scouts troop. When she graduated from North Carolina State University\u2019s College of Veterinary Medicine, she received special recognition for her work in wildlife and zoological veterinary medicine. This summer, she graduated from the Senior Leadership Academy offered by the Council of Independent Colleges and the American Academic Leadership Institute.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Honorary Alumni Award<\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_28343\" style=\"width: 248px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-28343\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-28343\" src=\"https:\/\/www3.tusculum.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Larry-Coughlin-238x300.jpg\" alt=\"Larry Coughlin\" width=\"238\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www3.tusculum.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Larry-Coughlin-238x300.jpg 238w, https:\/\/www3.tusculum.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Larry-Coughlin-159x200.jpg 159w, https:\/\/www3.tusculum.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Larry-Coughlin-119x150.jpg 119w, https:\/\/www3.tusculum.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Larry-Coughlin-95x120.jpg 95w, https:\/\/www3.tusculum.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Larry-Coughlin-79x100.jpg 79w, https:\/\/www3.tusculum.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Larry-Coughlin-40x50.jpg 40w, https:\/\/www3.tusculum.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Larry-Coughlin.jpg 442w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 238px) 100vw, 238px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-28343\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Larry Coughlin<\/p><\/div>\n<p>The Honorary Alumni Award dates to 1996 and goes to an individual connected with the university who did not attend the institution but has made outstanding contributions to Tusculum and the community. The recipient must have an active relationship with the university for at least five years and excelled in their service to Tusculum by demonstrating a commitment and dedication to its students.<\/p>\n<p>Coughlin has made a remarkable impact on Tusculum University and the Greeneville community through his decades-long dedication to service, support and leadership. He has been a 25-year athletic booster and has been pivotal in securing funds, resources and support for Tusculum student-athletes, ensuring the growth and success of the university\u2019s athletic programs. His commitment earned him the prestigious Tusculum College Sports Benefactor Award. In addition, his contributions have extended to the university\u2019s golf program and facilities.<\/p>\n<p>His service to the Greeneville area includes 33 years on the Consumer Credit Union board of directors, participation with the Greeneville Exchange Club and leadership on the Laughlin Health Care Foundation Board. Coughlin is also a devout member of Notre Dame Catholic Church. Professionally, he retired in 2000 from Philips Consumer Electronics with 34 years of service, including 15 years with GTE Sylvania.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_23797\" style=\"width: 264px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23797\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-23797\" src=\"https:\/\/www3.tusculum.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Edward-Roberts-254x300.jpg\" alt=\"Edward Roberts\" width=\"254\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www3.tusculum.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Edward-Roberts-254x300.jpg 254w, https:\/\/www3.tusculum.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Edward-Roberts-868x1024.jpg 868w, https:\/\/www3.tusculum.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Edward-Roberts-768x906.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www3.tusculum.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Edward-Roberts-1302x1536.jpg 1302w, https:\/\/www3.tusculum.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Edward-Roberts-1736x2048.jpg 1736w, https:\/\/www3.tusculum.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Edward-Roberts-170x200.jpg 170w, https:\/\/www3.tusculum.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Edward-Roberts-127x150.jpg 127w, https:\/\/www3.tusculum.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Edward-Roberts-102x120.jpg 102w, https:\/\/www3.tusculum.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Edward-Roberts-85x100.jpg 85w, https:\/\/www3.tusculum.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Edward-Roberts-42x50.jpg 42w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 254px) 100vw, 254px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-23797\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Edward Roberts<\/p><\/div>\n<p>\u201cTusculum is blessed to have these individuals setting examples of leadership and showcasing the value of our university in shaping future professionals,\u201d said Edward Roberts, vice president of <a href=\"https:\/\/www3.tusculum.edu\/giving\/\">institutional advancement<\/a>. \u201cOur Alumni Executive Board has made excellent choices for these awards, as our honorees represent the high caliber of students, faculty and supporters our university attracts. We congratulate our honorees on this well-deserved recognition.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Alumni who are interested in attending the award ceremony and dance can reserve a space by visiting <a href=\"https:\/\/go.tusculum.edu\/homecoming\/\">https:\/\/go.tusculum.edu\/homecoming\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>To learn more about Tusculum\u2019s Office of Alumni Engagement and other programs that serve former students, please visit <a href=\"https:\/\/web.tusculum.edu\/alumni\/\">https:\/\/web.tusculum.edu\/alumni\/<\/a>. Additional information about the university is available at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.tusculum.edu\">www.tusculum.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><h4><strong>GREENEVILLE<\/strong> \u2013 Four individuals who have contributed significantly to <a href=\"http:\/\/www.tusculum.edu\/\">Tusculum University<\/a>\u2019s success and hold a deep affection for the higher education institution are being honored by the <a href=\"https:\/\/web.tusculum.edu\/alumni\/\">Alumni Association<\/a>.<\/h4>\n<p>The group will be honored Friday, Nov. 8, during the <a href=\"https:\/\/site.tusculum.edu\/homecoming-2\/\">Homecoming<\/a> Alumni Award Celebration and Dance at Hackler Hall Event Center in downtown Greeneville. The Alumni Executive Board selected these four after receiving nominations from Tusculum alumni:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Ryan Barker, a 2015 Tusculum graduate, who earned bachelor\u2019s degrees in <a href=\"https:\/\/site.tusculum.edu\/history\/\">history<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/site.tusculum.edu\/english-2\/\">English<\/a>, with a concentration in creative writing \u2013 Frontier Award<\/li>\n<li>Keddrain \u201cK.D.\u201d Bowen, a 2003 Tusculum graduate, who earned a bachelor\u2019s degree in <a href=\"https:\/\/site.tusculum.edu\/bachelor-of-science-in-sport-management\/\">sport management<\/a> \u2013 Pioneer Award<\/li>\n<li>Heather Henson-Ramsey, Tusculum\u2019s assistant vice president of academic affairs \u2013 National Living Faculty Award<\/li>\n<li>Larry Coughlin, a prominent supporter of Tusculum\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/tusculum.prestosports.com\/landing\/index\">athletic program<\/a>, who served for several years at chair of the Pioneer Club campaign \u2013 Honorary Alumni Award<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u201cThese outstanding leaders represent Tusculum with distinction and class and deserve this recognition,\u201d said Angelo Botta, the Alumni Executive Board\u2019s president and an assistant professor of sport science. \u201cWe are proud to recognize their achievements and thank them for the positive light they shine on our university. They are a great model for our students to emulate, and we are thankful for their connections to Tusculum in such meaningful ways.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www3.tusculum.edu\/news\/news\/2024\/tusculum-university-alumni-association-to-honor-four-people-for-professional-success-and-support-of-the-institution\/\"> Read the full article&#8230;<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":12,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_links_to":"","_links_to_target":""},"categories":[131,91,7,19,169,1,6,172],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v20.6 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Tusculum University Alumni Association to honor four people for professional success and support of the institution :: Tusculum University<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www3.tusculum.edu\/news\/news\/2024\/tusculum-university-alumni-association-to-honor-four-people-for-professional-success-and-support-of-the-institution\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Tusculum University Alumni Association to honor four people for professional success and support of the institution :: Tusculum University\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"GREENEVILLE \u2013 Four individuals who have contributed significantly to Tusculum University\u2019s success and hold a deep affection for the higher education institution are being honored by the Alumni Association. The group will be honored Friday, Nov. 8, during the Homecoming Alumni Award Celebration and Dance at Hackler Hall Event Center in downtown Greeneville. The Alumni Executive Board selected these four after receiving nominations from Tusculum alumni: Ryan Barker, a 2015 Tusculum graduate, who earned bachelor\u2019s degrees in history and English, with a concentration in creative writing \u2013 Frontier Award Keddrain \u201cK.D.\u201d Bowen, a 2003 Tusculum graduate, who earned a bachelor\u2019s degree in sport management \u2013 Pioneer Award Heather Henson-Ramsey, Tusculum\u2019s assistant vice president of academic affairs \u2013 National Living Faculty Award Larry Coughlin, a prominent supporter of Tusculum\u2019s athletic program, who served for several years at chair of the Pioneer Club campaign \u2013 Honorary Alumni Award \u201cThese outstanding leaders represent Tusculum with distinction and class and deserve this recognition,\u201d said Angelo Botta, the Alumni Executive Board\u2019s president and an assistant professor of sport science. \u201cWe are proud to recognize their achievements and thank them for the positive light they shine on our university. 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