Each year the Young Alumni Council in collaboration with the CSU Alumni Association, sponsor the Golden Apple Awards, which recognize the outstanding contributions of dedicated faculty and staff, and their positive impact on CSU students. The 2025 recipients from the Levin College of Public Affairs and Education include:

• Thomas Hilde, Assistant Professor, Urban Studies
• Robert Kleidman, Associate Professor, Criminology and Sociology
• Sharon Swan, Visiting Assistant Professor of Practice, School of Education and Counseling
• Jeff Verespej, Instructor, Urban Affairs
   

Their commitment to teaching and educating students is remarkable and does not go unnoticed. Congratulations to all!