UW Mortar Board Honors “Top Profs”

Members of the University of Wyoming’s senior honor society recently honored their “Top Profs” at the 44th annual Top Prof Night.

A young thin white woman with shoulder length straight blonde hair stands at a podium giving a speech. Next to the podium, a tall, broad, bald white man with a short beard wearing a sweater is standing by, looking proud.
UW Mortar Board member Annie Walgren, of Laramie, recognizes her “Top Prof,” Jay Gatlin, from the UW Department of Molecular Biology, during the recent Top Prof Night. Photo by Christine Wade.

Members of the Cap and Gown Chapter of Mortar Board selected professors who have positively influenced their lives at UW. These professors go beyond normal classroom expectations to help their students succeed.

“‘Top Prof’ is an event that our members value greatly, as it allows students to recognize the faculty who have had an impact on their lives,” says Christine Wade, an associate dean in the UW College of Agriculture, Life Sciences and Natural Resources and adviser to the UW chapter. “Faculty are always honored to be recognized as a ‘Top Prof’ because this is a student-driven selection process.”

Mortar Board is the premier national honor society recognizing college seniors for outstanding achievement in scholarship, leadership and service. Mortar Board provides opportunities for continued leadership development; promotes service to colleges and universities; and encourages lifelong contributions to the global community. UW chapter members participate in numerous projects and activities throughout the year, both on campus and in the Laramie community.

Listed below are the 2024 UW College of Agriculture, Life Sciences and Natural Resources Mortar Board students, their hometowns, and their Top Profs.

  • Chelsea Turner, Cheyenne — Randa Jabbour, Department of Plant Sciences
  • Annie Walgren, Laramie — Jay Gatlin, Department of Molecular Biology

This story was originally published on UW News.

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