Chris Littler, acting chair of physics, praised Sam for his professional leadership within the department, and his personal and spiritual mentorship as a friend.

While many students look to next week as graduation time, Sam Matteson looks forward to life after UNT.

He is the recipient of many awards for research and teaching. His complete list can be found on his UNT profile. Sam has been a UNT faculty member for nearly 30 years, and has chaired three different departments.

Sam and Carolyn are looking forward to splitting time between Nashville, Tennessee (where several of their children and grandchildren reside) and their home in southern Colorado.

To read about his spiritual journey, please visit his page on MeetTheProf.com