Annual Awards

The College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHSS) wishes to recognize sustained outstanding achievements of its faculty and staff in areas critical to the mission of the college.

Back: Dr. Chien-pin Li, Dr. Ryan Marek, Dr. Lisa Dahlgren, Miriam Akoto, Front: Kristin Trojacek, Dr. Amy Dean, Dr. April O'Brien

The College of Humanities and Social Sciences Annual Awards

The College of Humanities and Social Sciences is pleased to announce the 2025-2026 Annual Award Recipients:

Excellence in Teaching (Tenured and Tenure-Track)
Dr. Miriam Akoto, World Languages and Cultures

Excellence in Teaching (Non-Tenure Track)
Amy Dean, History

Excellence in Scholarly and Creative Accomplishments
Dr. Ryan Marek, Psychology

Excellence in Service
Dr. Lisa Dahlgren, Communication Studies

Excellence in Community Engagement
Dr. April O'Brien, English

Excellence in Staff Performance
Kristin Trojacek, Political Science

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