MARCH 22 – Trine University’s Christian Campus House (CCH) honored a Trine University professor this weekend for his exceptional ability
to prepare students for life beyond his courses.
Pavan Karra, Ph.D., of the Wade Department of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering,
received the Distinguished Faculty Award from the Christian Campus House senior class.
Karra earned a Bachelor of Technology from the National Institute of Technology in
Warangal, India; a Master of Science from the University of Nebraska, Lincoln; and
a Ph.D. from Iowa State University.
The award was presented to Karra by senior mechanical engineering majors Westin Becker
of North Webster, Ind., and Jacob Haller of Indianapolis, Ind.
"Dr. Karra always wants to make sure that everyone in the class in on the same page,
and would go out of his way to help the students understand the material," Becker
said.
Haller agrees that Karra’s influence is something many students will carry with them
beyond the halls of Trine University. "Dr. Karra has not only imparted valuable knowledge
to his students, but he has, perhaps more importantly, given them the tools to learn
when they are no longer enrolled in his courses,” he said.
“We’re grateful for the Trine professors who work to ensure their students are performing
well academically and enjoying a well-rounded college experience,” said Travis Wilhelm,
Director of Campus Ministry and University Chaplain. “The award is one way to recognize
top individuals on the Trine campus.”
CCH is an organization that seeks to help Trine University better the student community
as a whole by creating a ministry that serves their spiritual needs.
