Melissa Wells, Albright College, Earns Award for Excellence in Teaching
Reading, PA (05/19/2021) — Melissa Wells, MBA, Reading, Pa., coordinator and instructor of business administration at Albright College, has been named the Melinda Riccio '94 Memorial Excellence in Teaching Award winner for 2021.
The Melinda Riccio '94 Memorial Excellence in Teaching Award is dedicated to the honor and memory of an Albright College School of Professional Studies faculty member, known for her enthusiasm and knowledge of her subject and for her passion and dedication to students.
Student nominations for this School of Professional Studies faculty member award are reviewed by the college's Academic Standing and Honors Committee.
In nominating Wells, students pointed to her outstanding dedication, care and continued guidance, and her work to be sure students understood both the theoretical and practical use of class material.
Wells holds a Bachelor of Science from Albright College and a Master in Business Administration from LaSalle University.
Founded in 1856, Albright College is a diverse community of learners cultivating integrity, curiosity, connection and resilience. The college's flexible curriculum encourages students to combine and cross majors to create individualized academic programs. Close faculty mentorship and numerous experiential learning options create opportunities for Albright graduates to exceed their own expectations. Located in Reading, Pa., Albright enrolls more than 1,800 full-time undergraduates and 700 adult learners and graduate students.