Gregory Eiselein, professor of English and university distinguished teaching scholar, has been named the first recipient of the Michael Donnelly Faculty Award in English at Kansas State University.

The award, newly created by donors Michelle Munson ( a Geary County native ) and Serban Simu, Berkeley, California, honors English professor Michael Donnelly and the impact he’s had and continues to have on numerous students. Munson graduated from Kansas State University in 1996 with degrees in physics and electrical engineering. An English class taught by Donnelly greatly influenced her, leading to this gift.