Military and Veteran Services is thrilled to announce the official launch of the Challenge Coin program. Although the origins of the Challenge Coin tradition are debated as they were never officially sanctioned, they have become a mainstay of life in military and government service. One may not always remember where they went nor what they did, but behind every coin is a story that will never be forgotten. Thus, it is considered a tremendous honor to be awarded a Challenge Coin.
Military and veteran student nominations are now being accepted for outstanding NC State faculty, staff, and administrators who have made an impact on your journey. To nominate someone at NC State to receive a Challenge Coin, please complete the Challenge Coin nomination form.
We would like to recognize the following faculty and staff who have been nominated by our military-connected students to receive a Challenge Coin:
Dr. S.T. Alexander – Associate Professor of Electrical & Computer Engineering
Jen Arthur – MBA Director of Admissions
Dr. Robert Bardon – Associate Dean for Extension & Professor for the College of Natural Resources
Dr. Michelle Bartlett – Assistant Teaching Professor of Educational Leadership, Policy, and Human Development
LTG (ret) Daniel Bolger – Teaching Assistant Professor of History
Dr. Dean Bruno – Assistant Professor of History
Dr. Joseph Caddell – Teaching Assistant Professor of History
Dr. Jon Carr – Named Professor of Management, Innovation, & Entrepreneurship
Megan Cherry – Professor of History
Dr. Nicole Marie Childs – Teaching Assistant Professor of Educational Leadership, Policy, & Human Development
Dr. Christopher Galik – Associate Professor of Public & International Affairs
Dr. Marc Grimmett – Associate Professor of Educational Leadership, Policy, & Human Development
Dr. Eileen Haase – Counselor at NC State Counseling Services
Chris Hitch – Adjunct Lecturer of Management, Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Jeffrey Huckel – Director of Student Services at the College of Veterinary Medicine
Thom J. Hodgson – Distinguished Professor at Fitts Department of Industrial & System Engineering
Ebony Jones – Instructor of History
Bruce McDonald – Associate Professor of Public Budgeting & Finance for Department of Public Administration
Vilma Mueller – Assistant Director of Advising and Student Affairs, MBA Program – Poole College of Management
Dr. Jen Neel – Professor of Veterinary Clinical Pathology
Dr. Laura Nelson – Associate Dean & Director of the College of Veterinary Medicine
Dr. David Parish – Assistant Dean of Engineering Academic Affairs
Dr. Donna Petherbridge – Associate Vice Provost of Academic Technology Innovation
Dr. Jennifer Richmond-Bryant – Associate Professor of the Practice of Forestry & Environmental Resources
Charlotte Roberts – Professor at College of Education
Meggie Romick – Public & International Affairs Graduate Services Coordinator
Helen Lupton-Smith – Teaching Assistant Professor & Clinical Coordinator at the College of Education
Dr. Amanda Janis Stewart – Public & International Affairs
Cecilia Townsend – Advising Coordinator & Lecturer of Electrical & Computer Engineering
Kristen Will – Human Resources Manager for Public Safety
Dr. Beth Wilson – Associate Professor of Parks, Recreation & Tourism Management
Barbara Zelter – BSW Field Coordinator & Senior Lecturer of Social Work