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Samford professors Moya Nordlund and Steven Epley received top university awards Jan. 27. Photo courtesy of Samford University.
Samford University professors Moya Nordlund of North Shelby County received a top university award during the 2015 spring semester opening convocation on Jan. 27. She and fellow recipient Steven Epley of Crestwood have taught at the school for more than 20 years.
Nordlund, chair of academic studies in the School of the Arts’ Division of Music, received the George Macon Memorial Award for outstanding performance as a teacher, counselor and friend who inspires greatness in students.
She also received a $1,000 cash prize presented by Samford provost J. Bradley Creed.
“Nordlund fulfills every aspect of the criteria for the Macon Award, which celebrates the enduring influence that a teacher can have on students and encourages an appreciation of the profound significance of being called to teach,” Creed said. “She demonstrates extraordinary commitment to her students as she sets rigorous standards and expects that the students will be able to meet and exceed these standards.”
