At the end of the 2025-26 academic year, the faculty, staff and professional community of the Hubbard School gathered to celebrate each other's successes.
The Hubbard School took time at the end of a busy school year to recognize our stellar faculty and staff at Malcolm Yards, honoring their achievements, publications and upcoming retirements.
Photos by Russ White
Tenure & Promotion
Rebekah Nagler, Professor
Ruth DeFoster, Teaching Associate Professor
2026 Hubbard School Outstanding External Service Award
Mike Burbach, Editor of Pioneer Press
2026 Marshall Tanick Instructor Award
Matt Cikovic
2026 Hubbard School Staff Service Award
Scott Dierks
2026 Hubbard School Faculty Service Award
Shayla Thiel-Stern
Retirements:
Jane Kirtley, 27 years
Scott Dierks, 25 years
Wally Swanson, 23 years
Elaine Hargrove, 15 years
Book Publications:
Ruth DeFoster, co-author, The Fear Knot
Amy O'Connor, The Mine Next Door
Allison Steinke & Haseon Park, Brand Thinking
Emily Vraga, co-author, Observed Correction