Biochemistry

Weake received the Pfendler Outstanding Undergraduate Counselor Teaching Award

December 2, 2025

Vikki Weake was selected to receive the Pfendler Outstanding Undergraduate Counselor teaching award by the CoA Awards Selection Committee and the Office of Academic Programs. She was recognized at the Celebration of Teaching Excellence held December 2nd. Weake speach

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