Spirit
The Andy Award for Spirit honors staff members who enhance campus life with their enthusiasm, dedication to the university community and commitment to exceptional service. These individuals embody the university's values of growth and excellence. These individuals foster an inclusive, collaborative and welcoming workplace that transcends organizational and professional boundaries through positive and constructive approaches.
Criteria include providing exceptional service to the university community, creating a work climate that fosters diversity, inclusion and cooperation and inspiring university and civic engagement in others.
2026 Nominees
Joseph Beaman
Student Affairs
Joe’s enthusiasm and energy elevate everyone around him and define the culture of campus dining. He infuses everything he does with a contagious positivity. He has turned Dining Services into more than a place to eat — it is a dynamic hub for connection, innovation and belonging. Whether you are a student, staff member, vendor or community partner, Joe makes you feel like he is genuinely invested in your success. He leads with a unique spirit that makes people feel inspired, valued and proud to be a Tartan.
Matthew Cline
College of Engineering
Matthew is known across campus for his generosity, thoughtful mentorship, and collaborative leadership style that makes everyone feel valued, supported and ready to succeed. Whether he is mentoring students and teaching assistants, managing the undergraduate laboratories or driving initiatives, he consistently inspires personal growth, lifelong learning and meaningful engagement.
Jerry Segal
Tartan Ink
Jerry has transformed Tartan Ink from a basement print shop into a vital campus hub of inclusivity and creativity. Jerry's impact lies in his intentional cultivation of community, whether he is mentoring student staff or hand-delivering specialized academic materials. His dedication was profoundly evident during the COVID-19 pandemic, when he kept operations running to assist international students who needed time-sensitive immigration documents. Jerry shows how empathy and leadership can elevate morale across the university.