Galloway, N.J. — The Council of Black Faculty and Staff at Stockton University recognized its long-time president Patricia Collins at its 41st Annual Scholarship Award Dinner and Dance on Nov. 21.

Collins, a community engagement liaison and site supervisor at Stockton, received the Dr. Juanita High Life-Time Achievement Award and was one of six people recognized at the dinner at The Carriage House.

Other honorees included:

Merit Award

• Allison Sinanan, professor of Social Work
• James Richard Gwathney Jr., retired, former coordinator of Intramural and Recreation

 Distinguished Stockton Alumni Award

• Darnley Rosius-Morris ’11, M.A. ’15
• Deon Davis ’20

 Special Recognition Award

• Yolanda N. Melville, Esq., director of the New Jersey Division on Civil Rights

Outstanding Stockton University Student Club or Organization

• African Student Organization and its advisor Jeff Wakemen, director of Student Development

The event, held at The Carriage House in Galloway, celebrated the council’s longstanding contributions to Stockton by honoring individuals who have made significant impacts on advancing educational opportunities for African American and underrepresented students.