Guffey Receives 2009 Governor’s Award

James Guffey, professor of mathematics, is a recipient of the 2009 Governor’s Award for Excellence in Education.

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University President Darrell W. Krueger (left) and Dr. Robert Stein, Missouri Commissioner of Higher Education (right) congratulate James Guffey on receiving the Governor’s Award for Excellence in Education.

Guffey was one of 15 outstanding faculty members, each representing a Missouri college or university, to be recognized for their commitment to excellence in education for Missouri citizens. He received his award during a ceremony in Jefferson City in April.

A University faculty member since 1988, Guffey was named Truman’s Professor of the Year in 2008. He received his Bachelor of Science degree from Centre College of Kentucky and his Master of Science degree and Ph.D. from the Missouri University of Science and Technology, formerly the University of Missouri-Rolla.

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