For 2023, The News’ Editorial Board selected 11 recipients of an honorary title as one of the DEN 2023 People of the Year.

Similar to the TIME People of the Year, The News selects various people on campus to be People of the Year based on their involvement with the Eastern community, accomplishments, character and more. 

The News asked for community members to nominate individuals they thought should be people of the year as well as editor’s nominations.

The 11 DEN 2023 People of the Year are:

• Person of the Year Billy Hung, biology professor
• Faculty/Staff of the Year Todd Bruns, Booth head of scholarly communications
• Undergraduate Student of the Year Brian Barrett, senior sport management major
• Graduate Assistant of the Year Jennifer Wisner, studying business administration
• College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Person of the Year Rebecca von Kamp, music instructor
• College of Education Person of the Year Jennifer Stringfellow, special education professor
• Lumpkin College of Business and Technology Person of the Year Marko Grünhagen, marketing professor
• College of Health and Human Services Person of the Year Jacy Ghast, nursing program professor
• Coach of the Year Erin Howarth, head cross country coach
• Athlete of the Year Christina Martinez Mundo, volleyball player
• Newcomer Athlete of the Year Macy McGlone, women’s basketball player

The News Staff can be reached at 581-2812 or at dennewsdesk@gmail.com.