09/03/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 09/03/2025 11:20
From left: John Long, Eunice Akoto, Paul Glover, John Greene, Linda Evans, Brett Serviss, Lonnie Jackson, and Basil Miller.
Henderson State University recognized faculty members for their years of service to the university during a reception on September 2. New faculty members also were introduced to the campus during the reception.
35 years
• John Long, professor of natural sciences
25 years
• John Miller, instructor of health, and human performance
• Basil Miller, professor of engineering and physics
• Lonnie Jackson, associate professor of management, and program director for Master of Business Administration degree program
• Brett Serviss, professor of natural sciences
20 years
• Paul Glover, professor of digital media production
• John Greene, assistant professor of business
• Patrick Wempe, professor and chair of recreation
• Linda Evans, associate librarian and university archivist
15 years
• Jamie Lipton, professor of low brass
• Tommy Finley, associate professor of natural sciences
10 years
• Eunice Akoto, professor of public management
5 years
• Jonathan Barranco, director of choirs
• Amanda Jones, director of The STEM Center
• Paula Welch, professor of engineering and physics
• Joseph Campbell, assistant professor and chair of counselor education
• Jordan Dennis, chief flight instructor
"Our faculty are the heart of Henderson State University, and their dedication to teaching, research, and service is what makes this institution thrive," said Dr. Trey Berry, Henderson State chancellor. "We are grateful for the many years of commitment shown by these outstanding educators and leaders. Their passion for student success and their loyalty to Henderson inspire us all, and we are proud to honor them for their contributions to our community."
Henderson State University offers more than 85 academic programs through its Caver College of Aviation, Science, and Nursing; College of Business; College of Performing Arts and Social Sciences; and Teachers College.
For more information, please visit hsu.edu/academics.