Upstate Medical University presented 16 awards at its fall convocation Sept. 16.  Among the awardees was Pam Youngs-Maher, MEd, who was inducted into the Academy of Upstate Educators.

Youngs-Maher is director of online and distance learning in the Department of Educational Communications/Information Management and Technology at Upstate Medical University.

The Academy of Upstate Educators was created to provide recognition to a group of innovative and excellent educators who demonstrate the significant commitment to education that is a core part of our mission and to provide a resource to faculty colleagues and administrative leaders as they address education-related issues.

Members of the Academy are individuals who have consistently demonstrated excellence in educational activities.