Although the origins of the Challenge Coin tradition are debated as they were never officially sanctioned, they have become a mainstay of life in military and government service. One may not always remember where they went nor what they did, but behind every coin is a story that will never be forgotten. Thus, it is considered a tremendous honor to be awarded a Challenge Coin.

Challenge Coin Recipients

We would like to recognize the following faculty and staff who have been nominated by our military-connected students to receive a Challenge Coin.

2025-2026 Recipients

• Roger Barker – Director Emeritus, Wilson College of Textiles: Textile Protection and Comfort Center (TPACC)
• Brian Brosnan – Professor of Supply Chain and Director of Supply Chain Resource Cooperative, Poole College of Management
• Laura Call – Associate Professor of Teaching and Director of Summer Study Abroad in France Program, College of Humanities and Social Sciences
• Ralph Clark – Professor of Psychology, College of Humanities and Social Sciences
• Julie Cline – Assistant Director of Undergraduate Career Services, Poole College of Management
• Natalie Cooke – Associate Professor, Department of Food, Bioprocessing, and Nutrition Sciences
• Nathan Goldman – Dean’s Professor of Accounting, Poole College of Management
• Paige Goos – Coordinator of Clinical Experiences and Licensure, College of Education
• Dan Harris – Lecturer, Department of Statistics
• Robert Hayes – Professor, College of Nuclear Engineering
• Diane Henneton – Assistant Teaching Professor, College of Humanitites and Social Sciences
• Kostadin Ivanov – Distinguished Professor of Nuclear Engineering, College of Engineering
• Megan Joyner – Interim Assistant Dean of Finance, Poole College of Management
• Tim Kraft – Associate Professor of Operations and Supply Chain Management, Poole College of Management
• Amanda MacCormac – Instructor of Education Psychology
• Christina McCoy – NC State Social Work Advisory Board Member
• Brandon McConnell – Assistant Research Professor, College of Engineering
• Allison Medlin – Executive Director, Goodnight Scholarships Office
• Abderrafi Ougouag – Professor of Nuclear Engineering, College of Engineering
• Lara Pacifici – Associate Head of Student Success and Teaching Professor, College of Natural Resources
• James Rispoli – Professor of the Practice, College of Engineering
• Kalene Thomas – Assistant Director and Academic Advisor, Master of Engineering Management Program
• Robin Thomas – Senior Lecturer in Accounting, Poole College of Management
• LaShica Waters – Program Advisor for School of Public and International Affairs, College of Humanities and Social Sciences
• Natalie Young – Lecturer in Accounting, Poole College of Management

Past Recipients

• Dr. S.T. Alexander – Associate Professor of Electrical & Computer Engineering
• Jen Arthur – MBA Director of Admissions
• Dr. Robert Bardon – Associate Dean for Extension & Professor for the College of Natural Resources
• Dr. Michelle Bartlett – Assistant Teaching Professor of Educational Leadership, Policy, and Human Development
• LTG (ret) Daniel Bolger – Teaching Assistant Professor of History
• Dr. Dean Bruno – Assistant Professor of History
• Dr. Joseph Caddell – Teaching Assistant Professor of History
• Dr. Jon Carr – Named Professor of Management, Innovation, & Entrepreneurship
• Megan Cherry – Professor of History
• Dr. Nicole Marie Childs – Teaching Assistant Professor of Educational Leadership, Policy, & Human Development
• Dr. Cameron Denson – Associate Professor, College of Education
• Dr. Scott Ferguson – Associate Professor, College of Engineering
• Dr. Christopher Galik – Associate Professor of Public & International Affairs
• Dr. Marc Grimmett – Associate Professor of Educational Leadership, Policy, & Human Development
• Dr. Eileen Haase – Counselor at NC State Counseling Services
• Chris Hitch – Adjunct Lecturer of Management, Innovation and Entrepreneurship
• Jeffrey Huckel – Director of Student Services at the College of Veterinary Medicine
• Thom J. Hodgson – Distinguished Professor at Fitts Department of Industrial & System Engineering
• Ebony Jones – Instructor of History
• Bruce McDonald – Associate Professor of Public Budgeting & Finance for Department of Public Administration
• Vilma Mueller – Assistant Director of Advising and Student Affairs, MBA Program – Poole College of Management
• Dr. Jen Neel – Professor of Veterinary Clinical Pathology
• Dr. Laura Nelson – Associate Dean & Director of the College of Veterinary Medicine
• Dr. David Parish – Assistant Dean of Engineering Academic Affairs
• Dr. Donna Petherbridge – Associate Vice Provost of Academic Technology Innovation
• Dr. Jennifer Richmond-Bryant – Associate Professor of the Practice of Forestry & Environmental Resources
• Charlotte Roberts – Professor at College of Education
• Meggie Romick – Public & International Affairs Graduate Services Coordinator
• Dr. Lynsey K. Romo – Associate Professor of Communication, College of Humanities and Social Sciences
• Helen Lupton-Smith – Teaching Assistant Professor & Clinical Coordinator at the College of Education
• Dr. Amanda Janis Stewart – Public & International Affairs
• Cecilia Townsend – Advising Coordinator & Lecturer of Electrical & Computer Engineering
• Kristen Will – Human Resources Manager for Public Safety
• Dr. Beth Wilson – Associate Professor of Parks, Recreation & Tourism Management
• Barbara Zelter – BSW Field Coordinator & Senior Lecturer of Social Work