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NORTHRIDGE, Calif. - In the sixth MVP (Most Valuable Professor) Day of the 2024-25 academic year, the Matador Men's Volleyball team paid tribute to 12 CSUN professors on Feb. 22 at Premier America Credit Union Arena.

Prior to the top-10 Big West showdown between No. 9 CSUN and No. 5 Hawai'i, each participating student-athlete honored one professor who significantly impacted their academic journey, underscoring the deep connections beyond the classroom.

Luca Ricci, a professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy, was invited by student-athlete Matteo Salvador.
Katrina Hill, a professor in the Department of Psychology, Michael Neubauer, was invited by student-athlete Stilian Delibosov.
Maria Elena de las Carreras, a professor in the Department of Cinema and Television Arts, was invited by student-athlete Boaz Serson.
Jennifer Marshall, a professor in the Department of Communication Studies, was invited by student-athlete Braden Pool-Harris.
Jared Karpel, a professor in the Department of Business and Economics, was invited by student-athlete Donovan Constable.
Keli Rowley, a professor in the Department of English, was invited by student-athlete Joao Avila.
Sandor Samuels, a professor in the Department of Business Law, was invited by student-athlete Nir Eitan.
Tzong-Ying, a professor in the Department of Civil Engineering and Construction Management, was invited by student-athlete Owen Douphner.
Rebecca Hyde Gonzalez, a professor in the Department of LRC, was invited by student-athlete Joao Favarim.
Carlos Nunez, a professor in the Department of Finance, was invited by student-athlete Trevor Lau.
Karen Blackwell, a professor in the Department of Marketing, was invited by student-athlete Cody Bowker.
Fran William Guzman, a professor in the Department of Marketing, was invited by student-athlete Lorenzo Bertozzi.