Melissa Baker, associate director of academic services and retention in the Tippie College of Business’ Undergraduate Program Office, was recently honored with a Staff Excellence Award from the Board of Regents, State of Iowa, for 2021.

The Staff Excellence Award was established by the Board of Regents to provide a statewide forum that recognizes staff members who have significantly benefited The University of Iowa, brought honor or recognition to the university, and had a significant positive impact on the State of Iowa. Baker is one of six recipients of the award for 2021.

(Photo: Melissa Baker, left, is congratulated for her award by Shari Piekarski, assistant dean of undergraduate programs)