The award recognizes an outstanding faculty or staff member for their strong interest in student growth, education and unity.
Knight joined the Texas A&M University faculty in 1980 as assistant professor of rangeland ecology and management. According to academic records, over Knight’s more than four decades of scholarship and service, 11,918 students enrolled in his courses. Throughout his tenure, Knight established a reputation as an award-winning, student-focused professional dedicated to advancing the field of rangeland management.
“Mentoring students was Bob’s passion,” said Roel Lopez, Ph.D., head of the Department of Rangeland, Wildlife and Fisheries Management. “This posthumous award is further evidence that his legacy of service and mentorship to students will continue to live on and inspire others at Texas A&M."
Knight’s award was accepted by Knight's brothers, Jeff and Rich Knight, as well as Melissa Shehane, Ph.D., instructional assistant professor and internship coordinator in the Department of Rangeland, Wildlife and Fisheries Management.
