Bishop Phyllis Spiegel, ’88
On March 23, 2023, Emory & Henry celebrated the 186th anniversary of the founding of the college and awards were presented by the Emory & Henry Alumni Association to recognize outstanding alumni and faculty members.
Read more about all honorees and make a nomination for future honorees at www.ehc.edu/alumni.
Watch the Founder’s Day Recap at www.ehc.edu/foundersday
Rosemary Gray, ’69
Presented to Gray for her outstanding work in higher education promoting diversity, equity and inclusion.
Bishop Phyllis Spiegel, ’88
Presented to Bishop Spiegel in recognition of her recent election to the position of Bishop of the Utah Diocese of the Episcopal Church.
Friends of the Sciences Volunteers
Presented to Friends of the Sciences Volunteers in appreciation for more than 25 years of creating summer research opportunities for E&H students.
Ali Singleton Reilly, ’17
Presented to Reilly for her outstanding commitment to environmental conservation.
Dr. D. C. Cobler, ’95
Presented to Dr. Cobler for his distinguished leadership in academics and student mentoring.
Emory & Henry College will sponsor women’s rugby as a varsity sport for the 2023-24 academic year season. This move aligns with the increased interest in women’s rugby on the E&H campus and its status as an “emerging sport” with the NCAA.
The 34th B. G. Raines Education Forum was held in March at the Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center in Abingdon, Va. The forum is an annual event held to bring together individuals from Emory & Henry, surrounding schools, businesses, and industry to establish an ongoing dialogue regarding educational needs and opportunities in our region. The speakers included keynote speaker Valerie Ellery (right), an international educational consultant and best-selling author, and Fabiana Parker, 2023 Virginia Teacher of the Year. “For thirty-four years the B. G. Raines Education Forum has brought exemplary educators and leaders from all regions of our nation to Southwest Virginia,” said Dr. Sandra Frederick, Education Department chair. “These guests provide our local educators and community partners with insights into student learning, current educational research, and sound teaching pedagogy that can immediately be taken back into our regional schools to benefit the children of Southwest Virginia.”