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Faculty Awards Dinner Recognizes Outstanding Contributions by CAS Faculty

Nine College of Arts and Sciences faculty were recognized for distinction in research, teaching advising, and service when the college hosted its annual faculty awards dinner March 25 in Iacocca Hall.

Nine College of Arts and Sciences faculty were recognized for distinction in research, teaching advising, and service when the college hosted its annual faculty awards dinner March 25 in Iacocca Hall. These awards celebrate faculty members who have made significant contributions to their respective fields and the broader university community.

"I'm continually inspired by the outstanding research and scholarship our faculty produce," said Robert Flowers, Herbert and Ann Siegl Dean. "Our reputation for academic excellence depends entirely on their passion and dedication. Reviewing this year's nominees made that abundantly clear. The contributions my colleagues make toward our mission are truly remarkable."

This year’s recipients were:

Diane Hyland Service Award

This award acknowledges outstanding service achievements made by faculty, recognizing recipients’ impact made on their department, the college, and the university.  

Faculty Awards 2026 Hicks
Angela Hicks, Associate Professor of Mathematics 

 

Advising Excellence Award

This award acknowledges outstanding advising achievements, recognizing faculty who have made a substantial impact in the learning process of many Lehigh Students.

Faculty Awards 2026 Lowry
Will Lowry, Associate Professor of Theatre

 

Teaching Award

This award acknowledges outstanding teaching achievements, recognizing that the listed faculty have made a substantial impact on your department, the college, and the university. 

Faculty Awards 2026 Vilanova
John Vilanova, Associate Professor, Department of Journalism and Communication

 

Faculty Awards 2026 Murphy
Deirdre Murphy, Teaching Assistant Professor, Department of Art, Architecture and Design

 

Faculty Awards 2026 Shropshire
Dylan Shropshire, Assistant Professor, Department of Biological Sciences

 

Research, Scholarship and Creative Work Award

This award recognizes a faculty member’s outstanding research and creative work contributions that have made a substantial impact in their respective discipline.  

Faculty Awards 2026 Yu
Yue Yu, Professor, Department of Mathematics

 

Faculty Awards 2026 Arias
Sabrina Arias, Assistant Professor, Department of International Relations

 

Faculty Awards 2026 Kramp
Michael Kramp, Professor, Department of English

 

Faculty Awards 2026 Gabel
Lyam Gabel, Assistant Professor, Department of Theatre