VU Honors Faculty and Staff with Peer Recognition Awards

Vincennes University faculty and staff are vital to VU’s mission, goals, and vision. Five faculty and staff members have been honored with Peer Recognition Awards for their extraordinary achievements, leadership, service, and dedication to the University.

The 2025 Peer Recognition Award recipients are:

• Sandra Friedman, Deputy Director, Workforce Development Services, Region 8
• Charla Gilbert, Director, Library Services
• Hubie Holland, Instructor, Industrial Maintenance Training
• Kimberly Wright, Director, Center for Applied Robotics and Automation
• Linda Yochum, Office Coordinator, Generations

The 2025 recipients were honored at a special reception in Governor’s Hall on Oct. 1.

VU President Dr. Chuck Johnson said, “We congratulate the dedicated Vincennes University staff and faculty who have received Peer Recognition Awards. Their passion and commitment to excellence significantly enrich our University, and their outstanding contributions elevate VU every day. We take pride in all staff and faculty who were nominated by their peers.”

Peers nominate VU faculty and staff based on exemplary service and performance annually. The President’s Advisory Committee selects the recipients.