Through impactful leadership and a strong work ethic ignited at the UNI, he grew his business from his garage into the first Black-owned coffee company with national distribution.
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From renovations of century-old halls to the bold design of the Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center, that cohesive vision can be traced back to one man.
As a first-generation college student and second-generation immigrant, he felt pressure to make the “right” choice. Instead, he redefined it — championing underrepresented journalists and making his student newspaper more inclusive.
During her tenure in the Department of Communication Sciences & Disorders, she not only left a lasting impact on students but also served as chair of the faculty, reshaping faculty governance and advancing equity for women.
While it’s not uncommon to begin a bachelor’s degree later in life, this U.S. Navy veteran fully immersed himself in the college experience – living in the dorms, working an on-campus job and being involved in several student organizations.
For more than five decades, she helped reshape how young children are taught — and how teachers learn to teach them — leaving a lasting legacy that continues to influence classrooms across Iowa.
