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Mayborn Earns OVC Faculty Honor

March 17, 2026

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MACOMB, IL - - Western Illinois University interim Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences Kyle Mayborn was honored by the Ohio Valley Conference, receiving a Faculty Commitment to Student Success Award.

Mayborn received the recognition at the OVC Basketball Championship in the first week of March. He was recognized for his commitment to student-athletes, demonstrated through his focus on their academic success and their overall experience on campus.

"I am honored to be recognized by our student-athletes," Mayborn said. "I hope to continue helping students succeed by facilitating and promoting excellence in teaching at WIU."

The criteria for this award includes impacts on students, contributions made to the department, university curriculum development, consistent professional development as well as community involvement and institutional service.

To see a full list of OVC Award recipients, visit bit.ly/4bLwcCj.

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