We are happy to announce this year's A&S award winners who will be recognized at the A&S Celebration of Excellence on 4/13 from 2-4 p.m. The Celebration of Excellence is the College's opportunity to recognize the expertise, talent, and commitment of some of our most outstanding individuals in the College.

A&S Distinguished Faculty Awards

For Full-Time Teaching - Stephen Hanson, Philosophy
For Service to the Community - Chris Reitz, Fine Arts
For Service to the University - John Gibson, Philosophy

Additional Faculty Awards

Innovative Teaching Award - Linda Fuselier, Biology
Outstanding Director of Graduate Studies - Perri Eason, Biology
Outstanding Graduate Mentor - Sandra Sephton, Psychological & Brain Sciences
Victor A. Olorunsola Endowed Research Award for Young Scholars - Steven Brooke, Political Science

Outstanding Performance Awards for Staff

Lyshanna Cunningham, International, Diversity & Engagement Programs
Rea Diehlman, Physics & Astronomy
Anthony Hundley, Sociology/Anthropology/Geography & Geosciences/Political Science
Amanda LeDuke, Political Science

Additional Staff Awards

Enhanced Efficiencies Award - Holly Hogue, A&S Dean's Office
Staff Supervisor Award - Rebecca Ledford, A&S Advising
Teamwork Award - Katherine Taylor, Communication

Diversity & Engagement Awards

Community Engagement Award (faculty) - Bronwyn Williams, English
Community Engagement Award (staff) - Yolanda Demaree, A&S Dean's Office
Diversity Champion Award (faculty) - Aaron Rollins, Urban & Public Affairs
Diversity Champion Award (staff) - Lory King, A&S Advising

Victor A. Olorunsola Endowed Research Award for Young Scholars

Steven Brooke, Political Science

All of our A&S winners will automatically be forwarded on for consideration for the corresponding University-wide awards.