LAS faculty and staff to be honored at the 2026 Fall Convocation and Awards Ceremony
Author: bergman2
The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences is proud to recognize the exceptional achievements of its faculty and staff. More than 25 individuals have been selected as recipients of the 2026 LAS faculty and staff awards, in recognition of their dedication and impact. Awardees will be celebrated at the LAS Fall Convocation and Awards Ceremony on Monday, Sept. 14, from 3 to 5 p.m. in the Memorial Union’s Sun Room.
Dean Withers will deliver the annual State of the College address, followed by the presentation of LAS Awards and recognition of 2026 University Award recipients. A reception will follow. All faculty, staff, and students are invited to attend.
WLC Award Winners:
- LAS Award for Early Achievement in Teaching (Tenure/Tenure Track Faculty)
Hugo Salgado (Spanish) - LAS Award for Outstanding Achievement in Teaching (Tenure/Tenure Track Faculty)
Nell Gabiam (Anthropology) - LAS Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Introductory Teaching
Natalia Amorin Gil (Spanish) - LAS Award for Impact on Student Success
Marta Vessoni de Lence (Spanish) - LAS Award for Early Achievement in Research
Luana Lamberti (Spanish) - LAS P&S Outstanding New Professional Award
Lori Krase-Cayton (Admin)