Thank you to all members who took the time to nominate colleagues for the annual meeting awards. It is clear that there are many AAUP members across the state who are very actively engaged in meaningful work that advances AAUP principles.

We are pleased to announce that the 2025 and first-ever recipients of the John T. McNay Memorial Award for Outstanding Service are Stephen Mockabee (University of Cincinnati), Pranav Jani (Ohio State University), Cathy Wagner (Miami University), and David Jackson (Bowling Green State University).

All four recipients have exemplified the chapter-level and statewide activism that John McNay embodied. They have been tireless advocates for academic freedom, organizing/unionism, and quality higher education. Congratulations to Professors Mockabee, Jani, Wagner, and Jackson on this well-deserved recognition! We look forward to celebrating them at our annual meeting next month.