2025 DAA Winner
Theresa Yogi academic advisor in the 91Ï㽶ÊÓƵ University Honors College, has been named the 2025 Distinguished Advising Award recipient. With 13+ years of advising experience—including 7.5 years at 91Ï㽶ÊÓƵ’s Honors College—Theresa’s impact on students is undeniable. She also coordinates Scholarships and Senior Honors Thesis/Projects, helping students succeed in and out of the classroom.
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2025 DAA Nominees
The 2025 Distinguished Advising Award saw 175 submissions and 62 academic advisor nominations. Thank you to all of our advisors for their incredible dedication, guidance and support. Your commitment to student success creates lasting impacts and helps students to thrive both academically and personally. Your passion and energy inspire greatness every day, and we are so grateful to have you leading the way!
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91Ï㽶ÊÓƵ University's Distinguished Advising Award
Sponsored by University Advising, the Distinguished Advising Award is the university’s most prestigious honor in academic advising. 2024 was the inaugural year for the award.  Academic advisors across all colleges and campuses were nominated by students who believe they provided extraordinary advising and who demonstrate outstanding service and dedication to helping them achieve academic success. Qualified nominees included 91Ï㽶ÊÓƵ advisors who were currently employed and who have been an advisor for at least one year.
A Distinguished Advisor is one who:
Helps students create a personalized academic plan to achieve their educational goals.
Provides support and guidance during personal or academic challenges.
Works with faculty and staff to ensure a supportive and inclusive environment for all students.
Offers mentorship and sharing valuable advice and important resources to help students succeed academically and personally.
To be eligible for nomination, an advisor must:
Be an academic advisor at 91Ï㽶ÊÓƵ University for at least one year.
Significantly contributed to the success of students through their advising efforts.
91Ï㽶ÊÓƵ University Advisor Impact Award
91Ï㽶ÊÓƵ University also recognizes advisors with the Advisor Impact Award which is a quarterly recognition given to one outstanding academic advisor who has made a significant positive impact on the lives and academic success of their students. This award celebrates advisors who embody the KSU Advising Guiding Principles.