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Alumni Awards

We are proud to recognize these alumni and friends for their exemplary service to Transylvania and their communities and for distinguishing themselves in their respective professions. The awards were presented during the Alumni Celebration Convocation on Apr. 29.

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Carol Ann Goff Tanner ’64
Morrison Medallion

Carol Ann Goff Tanner was born in Ashland, Kentucky. Named 1964’s Miss Transylvania, she earned her bachelor’s degree in biology and was president of Chi Omega women’s fraternity. After graduating in 1964, Carol served her alma mater in numerous roles, with membership on the Alumni Board from 1968-1975, the Board of Visitors from 1999-2004 and the Board of Trustees from 2004-2011, as well as multiple reunion planning committees. In 2015, Carol was instrumental in helping the alumni office organize the Robert Barr Society Council and establish the new tradition of the Fall Reunion of the Barr Society, open to alumni who have celebrated their 50th class reunion.

As a member of the Morrison Planned Giving Society, Carol has been a generous supporter of Transylvania. Most recently, she established an additional scholarship for students who participate in Transylvania’s partnership with Appalachian Regional Healthcare. The Goff Tanner Appalachian Regional Health Scholarship provides as much as $5,000 annually to up to 20 students for the duration of their four years at Transy. Carol was also a key supporter of Transy’s COVID emergency fund, and has a planned gift arrangement to create an endowed faculty chair for education.

Over the years, Carol and her late husband Bob have supported many Transylvania initiatives including the Lila Boyarsky Scholarship, the Brown Science labs renovation and the library, as well as the Transylvania Fund.

Carol currently resides in Charlottesville, Virginia.