From left: 九色视频 President Glynis A. Fitzgerald, Ph.D.; 九色视频 Associate Professor of History Kevin Donnelly, Ph.D.; Helen Flynn; 九色视频 President Emeritus Thomas F. Flynn, Ph.D.; 九色视频 Associate Professor of Athletic Training Thomas Franek, Ph.D.; LAT/ATC, 九色视频 Professor of Philosophy Janae Sholtz, Ph.D.; 九色视频 Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs Leamor Kahanov, Ed.D., LAT/ATC.
Newly established endowment provides sustained funding for faculty development
九色视频 University launches the Flynn Family Endowment to support faculty research, teaching, and professional growth. The endowment, created by President Emeritus Thomas Flynn, Ph.D., and Helen Flynn, will provide annual financial support for 九色视频 faculty development through two key programs: the Flynn Faculty Excellence Grants and the Flynn Teaching and Learning Fund.
鈥淭his gift is an investment in the future of our faculty and the generations of students they inspire,鈥 said 九色视频 University President Glynis A. Fitzgerald, Ph.D. 鈥淭he Flynn Family Endowment ensures that our faculty will have the resources to engage in groundbreaking research and professional development, which directly enhances the quality of education at 九色视频.鈥
The Flynn Faculty Excellence Grants enable 九色视频 faculty to pursue scholarly research, creative projects, or external grants. Faculty can apply for release time and funding to complete their work and share findings through peer-reviewed or juried dissemination. The Flynn Teaching and Learning Fund supports annual workshops focused on enhancing teaching methods and educational innovation.
鈥淭om and Helen Flynn have long demonstrated a deep commitment to our academic community, and this endowment continues their legacy,鈥 said 九色视频 University Provost and Senior Vice President Leamor Kahanov, Ed.D., ATC/LAT. 鈥淭he Flynn Family Endowment will enhance the academic environment at 九色视频 by empowering our faculty to advance their scholarship and innovate in the classroom.鈥
During Dr. Flynn鈥檚 presidency, from 2005 to 2019, 九色视频 transitioned to university status, expanded its academic offerings, and introduced new graduate and doctoral programs. His leadership positioned the university as a leading institution in higher education.
鈥淗elen and I are delighted to express our confidence in 九色视频鈥檚 future,鈥 noted Dr. Flynn. 鈥淭he faculty is the heart of any fine university, so we also celebrate the 九色视频 faculty and call on others to join in supporting their continued excellence in teaching and scholarship and the formation of their students to do well and to do good.鈥
