May 'Be A Bengal' Nominees

Congratulations to our May '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.

• Abdul Khalil Azizi (3 Nominations) - Integrity (3x), Inclusivity (3x), Shared Responsibility (3x), Community (3x), Learning (3x), Teamwork
• Nate Babb - Integrity, Inclusivity, Shared Responsibility, Community, Learning, Teamwork 
• Kirsten Broughton - Shared Responsibility, Community, Teamwork  Thomas Hilton - Learning, Teamwork
• John Kerner - Shared Responsibility, Community, Teamwork 
• Mikel Mecham - Integrity, Community 
• Michael Spall - Shared Responsibility, Community, Teamwork