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SAN ANTONIO—Texas A&M University-San Antonio President Dr. Cynthia Teniente-Matson was acknowledged for her exceptional achievements in higher education business and financial development today by the National Association of College and University Business Officers (NACUBO). NACUBO recognized honorees in Nashville, Tennessee as part of its annual meeting.
Dr. Matson, who was officially confirmed as president of A&M-SA in February, received the 2015 Professional Development Award for her notable contributions to NACUBO professional development activities and publication programs.
NACUBO, founded in 1962, is a nonprofit professional organization representing chief administrative and financial officers at more than 2,100 colleges and universities across the country. NACUBO’s mission is to advance the economic viability, business practices and support for higher education institutions in fulfillment of their missions.
“I am honored to receive this award from an organization with the stellar reputation of NACUBO of doing so much to advance and support higher education,” said Dr. Matson, who is also former NACUBO board chair.
“At a pivotal time in higher education, these outstanding individuals and institutions have set the tone for excellence across the sector,” said NACUBO president and CEO John Walda. “We are proud to honor these worthy recipients as models of professionalism and innovation in campus management and finance.”
Congratulations to the additional award winners:
- 2015 Distinguished Business Officer Award—John D. Patterson, vice president for administration and campus life at Pittsburg State University
- 2015 Tax Award—Dominic L. Daher, director of Internal Audit and Tax Compliance at the University of San Francisco, and Joel F. Levenson, associate director of Tax Compliance at the University of Central Florida
- 2015 Rodney H. Adams Endowment Management Award—Lawrence E. Kochard, chief executive officer/chief investment officer of the University of Virginia Investment Management Company
- 2015 Rising Star Award—Jennifer Chambers, assistant dean for finance and administration for Portland State University’s College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
- 2015 Innovation Awards—Bristol Community College, Oregon State University, Texas A&M University, The College of New Rochelle, The George Washington University
About A&M University-San Antonio
At A&M-SA, we are making the dream of higher education a reality for students in the San Antonio community and the region. We currently offer 22 undergraduate degrees and 10 graduate degrees in a variety of in-demand fields with on-line and hyflex, hybrid course options. While the Main Campus continues to grow, A&M-SA also offers courses in northeast San Antonio at the Alamo University Center and at the Brooks City-Base. A&M-SA celebrates excellence and creates life-changing opportunities by providing a quality education, affordable tuition, numerous scholarships and financial aid opportunities with 67% of our students receiving some form of scholarship or Pell grant. Our exceptional faculty and staff are committed to prepare and empower students to be innovative and contributing members of a global society.
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