Idali Feliciano, director of multicultural programs, has been an enormous asset to Adrian College, not only through her work on campus, but also her dedication and support of students. Many students on campus have the privilege of calling Feliciano not only an adviser, but also a mentor, a confidant and a friend. The nomination...
John Dodson, professor of music and music director of the Adrian Symphony Orchestra, has been recognized with the Ross Newsom Award for Outstanding Teaching. “ given out at the beginning of each school year to acknowledge the hard work, dedication and teaching excellence of our professors,” said Agnes Caldwell, interim vice president...
Adrian College hired Todd Conely as the new student activities coordinator, and the coordinator for Estes and Powell Halls in August. Conley also shares other responsibilities on campus, such as filling the advisor position for the Student Government Association (SGA) and the Campus Activities Network (CAN). Conley received an associate’s degree from Kellogg Community...
Stacey Todaro was hired as an assistant professor of psychology at Adrian College this year. She grew up in Arlington Heights, Illinois, and attended Rolling Meadows, and later, Elk Grove High School. After graduation, Todaro went to Northern Illinois University where she received her bachelor’s degree in psychology. She later went on to earn...
Assistant professor Marti Morales is the newest addition to the biology department at Adrian College. She currently teaches biology, junior and senior seminars and 101 and 103 laboratory classes. Her students and fellow professors have greeted her arrival with excitement. “She is enthusiastic, proactive, and competent,” said associate professor and department head James Martin....
A new face to Adrian College this year, Linda Mercer Learman is making her mark in the English department as an assistant professor. Although Learman is new to Adrian, she is familiar with teaching. She previously taught at Wayne State University, Tennessee Technical University and Eastern Michigan University. When Learman became a Bulldog, she...
Adrian College recently awarded Deborah Field, associate professor of history, the Teaching Excellence Award. Through her unique lessons and caring demeanor towards her students, she has become a favorite professor. “Dr. Field encourages discussion and ideas,” senior Tiffany Hill said. “Classes are based on the class’s participation; you know you won’t just get simply...
As the student population here at Adrian College continues to grow each year, so does the need for new professors to educate these upcoming pupils. Yanhong Wu, assistant professor of sociology, is one of those recently hired professors to accommodate the increasing class size. Wu was born two hours south of Shanghai in Hangzhou,...
Jennifer Compton was hired this year for the position of assistant director for career planning at Adrian College. So far, she said her job has been rewarding and thinks the students really make it a unique experience. “Adrian College is absolutely full of talented, diverse students,” Compton said. She also said she cannot wait...