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MCC Daily Tribune

Ryan Messenger Awarded Ed.D. and Receives Tyll van Geel Award

Ryan Messenger, Assistant to the Vice President, Student Services, and a member of the inaugural MCC Scholars Ed.D. Program, was recently awarded a Doctor of Education in Educational Administration with Specialization in Higher Education from the University of Rochester/Warner School of Education and Human Development.

In addition, during the Warner School’s commencement ceremony on May 14, Ryan received the Tyll van Geel Award. A Warner School press release notes that the award is "named for Tyll van Geel, professor emeritus, who is a renowned scholar of education law and applied ethical issues in education. Professor van Geel was instrumental in designing the educational leadership program at the Warner School. The Tyll van Geel Award is presented to doctoral students in educational leadership who demonstrate Professor van Geel’s commitment to thoughtful, ethical leadership and decision making, and rigorous application of scholarship to practice." To read the full press release, visit https://www.warner.rochester.edu/newsevents/story/3040/hats-off-warner-schools-class-2022.

Please join me in congratulating Dr. Messenger on his educational achievements.

Kimberly McKinsey-Mabry
Acting Provost and Vice President, Academic and Student Services
05/23/2022