Three College of Nursing faculty members have received 2025 President’s Awards, the highest honor given to University of Tennessee faculty and staff by UT System President Randy Boyd.
This year’s President’s Awards recognized 17 exceptional employees from across the UT System. Among them were Tami Wyatt, Tracy Brewer, and Karen Lasater, each honored for embodying the UT System’s Be One UT values in outstanding ways.
Wyatt, associate dean of research, received the Nimble and Innovative Faculty Award for her forward-thinking leadership in research and innovation. Her work has advanced the college’s research forward, especially in the areas of technology and interprofessional collaboration.
Brewer, director of the doctor of nursing practice (DNP) program and clinical professor, was honored with the Excel in All We Do Faculty Award for her commitment to excellence in academic programming, student mentorship, and clinical practice. Under her leadership, the DNP program continues to grow in national reputation and impact.
Lasater, clinical professor, received the United and Connected Faculty Award for her outstanding contributions to fostering community, collaboration, and student support within the College of Nursing. Lasater has mentored FNP students across the country, emphasizing experiential learning and meaningful community engagement.
Award recipients were nominated by campus leaders and selected from a competitive pool across the UT System. They will be formally recognized during a special luncheon with President Boyd and the Be One UT Cabinet in August. Each honoree receives a commemorative plaque and a $3,000 award.
Established in 2016, the President’s Awards honor faculty and staff whose work reflects the UT mission to educate, discover, and connect, and who exemplify the systemwide Be One UT values.
“We are incredibly proud of our honorees,” said Victoria Niederhauser, dean of the college. “They are exceptional leaders, educators, and mentors who are deeply committed to advancing health and improving lives across Tennessee and beyond.”
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