FACULTY HONORED FOR TEACHING EXCELLENCE

Three faculty members were presented with awards centered on research and teaching excellence at the institution’s Honors Day ceremony on April 20.

Yson DeBlois (right), Assistant Professor of Film and Media Arts, received the John Hines Jr. Undergraduate Research

Faculty Award. It recognizes a professor whose work supports the college’s undergraduate research program.

Dr. Linda McMullen, Ely R. Callaway Sr. Professor and Chair of the college’s Business Department, received the 2023 United Methodist General Board of Higher Education and Ministry Exemplary Teacher Award. It recognizes a faculty member who exemplifies excellence in teaching, civility and concern for students, the institution and the community.

Dr. Kevin Shirley, Professor of History and Chair of the Humanities and Social Sciences Department, received the 2023 Vulcan Materials Company Teaching Excellence Award.

The award recognizes an exceptional faculty member who demonstrates strong academic skills in the classroom and provides leadership and support in other areas of campus life.