UT Dallas Employees Honored for Years of Service 

November 13, 2025

Approximately 400 employees were recently recognized for their service to The University of Texas at Dallas. 

The Service Awards Ceremony was held Wednesday, Nov. 12, in the lecture hall of the Edith O’Donnell Arts and Technology Building.  

The annual ceremony and reception celebrate service milestones of employees, as well as honors their work to teach and support students, drive discovery, keep campus running, and support the UT Dallas’ mission. 

Earlier that day, 21 employees were inducted into the Quarter Century Club during a luncheon hosted by President Prabhas V. Moghe. The annual event commemorates those celebrating 25 years of service to the University. 

In addition to the Quarter Century Club inductees, 379 other employees were recognized in 2025: 

  • 200 employees celebrated 5 years of service. 
  • 130 employees celebrated 10 years of service. 
  • 41 employees celebrated 20 years of service. 
  • 8 employees marked an impressive 30 years of service. 

Quarter Century Club members who celebrated 25 years of service to UT Dallas in 2025 include (from left) Elizabeth Elizondo, Shella Hayes, John McConnell, Qin Fang, Kerry Tate, Alison Bratton, Soliana Ghirmai, Dr. Douglas Dow and Marco Tacca PhD’02. 

UT Dallas President Prabhas V. Moghe presents Dr. Pamela Rollins, professor in the School of Behavioral and Brain Sciences, with her 30-year service award at the Service Awards Ceremony.