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Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ University staff member
of the year announced

Jackson, Tenn. – Phyllis Davenport, coordinator of university activities at Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ University has been named Staff Member of the Year.

"Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ University couldn't have chosen a more deserving person," said Kimberly Thornbury, dean of students at Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ. "Everybody loves Phyllis not only because of her incredibly warm personality, but the excellence she shows in her work. She is forever part of the fabric of Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ University."

A Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ employee for the last eighteen years, Davenport is responsible for handling the numerous details for Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ and local outside organizations who wish to use Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ's facilities.

According to Thornbury, three of Davenport's top qualities include her strong commitment to Christ, her incredible reputation with internal and external customers and her passion for Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ students. Davenport was awarded the honor during a special Awards Day chapel Monday, May 8.