Two Columbus State University educators, Dr. Kerri Taylor and Dr. Reba Wissner, were among the University System of Georgia faculty honored recently at the 2026 USG Foundation annual black-tie gala.
The Regents’ Awards are the highest honors given for outstanding teaching and advising across the state’s public college and university system. Of the six faculty awards presented at the Aug. 22 gala, two went to Columbus State faculty.
“These awards speak directly to the exceptional faculty caliber and transformative classroom experience students can expect at Columbus State,” explained Dr. Dustin Anderson, Columbus State’s provost and chief academic officer. “Dr. Kerri Taylor and Dr. Reba Wissner embody our commitment to pairing deep academic rigor with genuine student mentorship. They exemplify how our dedicated faculty lead students to engage in hands-on, groundbreaking learning. Kerri and Reba both highlight the constant innovation that prepares our students to become persistent problem-solvers.”
Dr. Kerri Taylor, Felton Jenkins Jr. Hall of Fame Faculty Award
Taylor, a professor in the Department of Chemistry and a Columbus State faculty member since 2016, received the system’s 2026 Felton Jenkins Jr. Hall of Fame Faculty Award. It recognizes a faculty member’s dedication, expertise and impact, along with a proven commitment to academic excellence…