Congratulations to the January 'Be a Bengal' Nominees

Since 2019, the 'Be a Bengal' Program has celebrated employees who embody ISU's six core values: Teamwork, Integrity, Inclusivity, Community, Learning, and Shared Responsibility. In 2025, the program expanded to recognize contributions in any or all of these values, reinforcing their importance in our Strategic Plan.

These nominees exemplify what it means to be part of the Bengal family, helping create a campus community where everyone can thrive. We are proud and grateful to have such inspiring team members who bring our values to life every day.

Nominations for January 2026:
Abdul Khalil Azizi (2 nominations)- Integrity (2x), Inclusivity (2x), Shared Responsibility, Community (2x), Learning, and Teamwork (2x)
Andrew Haddock - Integrity and Teamwork
Blanca Mendez - Integrity, Inclusivity, Shared Responsibility, Community, and Teamwork
Cheryl Larson - Shared Responsibility and Teamwork
Dizzy Hall - Community
Jordan Williams - Integrity, Shared Responsibility, and Teamwork
Mikel Mecham - Integrity, Shared Responsibility, Community, and Teamwork
Shane Sanders - Community, Learning, and Teamwork
Sheldon Harris - (2 nominations) - Community, Learning, and Teamwork (2x)

Thank you all for helping us make ISU a place where these values come to life every day. Together, we'll continue to grow as a university that embraces and celebrates the best in our Bengal community.