The College of IST Statewide Faculty Member of the Year award recognizes outstanding faculty from a Penn State Campus, whose efforts in the classroom and beyond improve the lives of people across the Commonwealth. Recipients have a strong track record of offering high-quality programs in teaching, research, and outreach, and are committed to fostering leaders for a digital global economy.
2025-2026 Recipient
Jennifer Breese, associate professor of information technology at Penn State Greater Allegheny, has been named the 2025-26 Penn State College of Information Sciences and Technology (IST) Statewide Faculty Member of the Year. Students frequently note Breese’s thorough preparation, structured instruction, and practical, hands-on scenarios that prepare them for careers beyond graduation. She also emphasizes connecting students with internships and professional experiences to expand their opportunities.
Read about JenniferPast Recipients
- 2025-2026: Jennifer Breese, Penn State Greater Allegheny
- 2024-2025: Joseph Squillace, Penn State Schuylkill
- 2023-2024: Abdullah Konak, Penn State Berks
- 2022-2023: Andy Landmesser, Penn State Brandywine
- 2021-2022: Barbara Brazon, Penn State Hazleton
- 2020-2021: Debra Smarkusky, Penn State Scranton
- 2019-2020: Jesse Middaugh, Penn State Harrisburg
- 2018-2019: Mahdi Nasereddin, Penn State Berks
- 2017-2018: David Barnes, Penn State Altoona
- 2016-2017: Joseph Oakes, Penn State Abington
- 2015-2016: Fred Aebli, Penn State Worthington-Scranton
- 2014-2015: Gary Heberling, Penn State New Kensington
- 2013-2014: William Cantor, Penn State York
- 2012-2013: Alan Peslak, Penn State Worthington-Scranton
- 2011-2012: Jason Long, Penn State Dubois
- 2010-2011: No Selection
- 2009-2010: Lisa Bertin, Penn State Shenango
- 2008-2009: Jungwoo Ryoo, Penn State Altoona
- 2007-2008: Abdullah Konak, Penn State Berks
- 2006-2007: Jane Kochanov, Penn State Harrisburg
- 2005-2006: Elinor M. Madigan, Penn State Schuylkill
- 2004-2005: Samir N. Shah, Penn State York
- 2003-2004: Michael R. Bartolacci, Penn State Berks
- 2002-2003: Richard F. Dempsey, Penn State Worthington-Scranton