IAC Celebrates Exceptional Teaching, Research, and Service

As the 2023-24 academic year comes to a close, the Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts community came together for the annual student, faculty, and staff celebration. The event featured food and festivities along with an awards ceremony recognizing exceptional teaching, research, and service over the past year. This year’s recipients include: 

Academic Excellence Award for Graduating Seniors

• School of Economics: Lindsey Alexander, B.S. Global Economics and Modern Languages
• School of History and Sociology: Emerson Barrett, B.S. History, Technology, and Society
• School of Literature, Media, and Communication: Emily Piper, B.S. Literature, Media, and Communication
• School of Modern Languages: Anaïs Acree, B.S. International Affairs and Modern Languages 
• School of Public Policy: Olivia Sanford, B.S. Public Policy and B.S. Applied Languages and Intercultural Studies 
• Sam Nunn School of International Affairs: Chase Fletcher, B.S. International Affairs, Navy ROTC 

Undergraduate Student Progress and Service Awards

• Andrew Berry, B.S. Economics and International Affairs
• James Connor, B.S. Public Policy and B.S. Computer Science

Outstanding Student Leadership Awards 

• Undergraduate Student Advisory Board President: Kaylin Nolan, B.S. International Affairs and Modern Languages
• Graduate Student Advisory Board President: Zhuoqi Helen Dong, Ph.D. International Affairs, Science, and Technology
• Ambassador: Jordan Artis, B.S./M.S. International Affairs

Buzz Award for Administrative Service

• Eve Pike, Assistant to the Chair, School of History and Sociology
• Kimberly Bass Seaton, Administrative Manager II, School of Modern Languages
• Yvette Mitchell, Administrative Professional III, School of Public Policy
• Allyson Tant, Financial Manager I, Sam Nunn School of International Affairs

Buzz Award for Impact to Our Community

• Cassidy Whittle, Communications Officer II, Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts
• Meenu Mukherji, Program and Operations Manager, School of Public Policy

Buzz Award for Student Services

• Davis Palubeski, Academic Program Manager I, School of Economics
• Sonya Boadu, Academic Advisor II, School of History and Sociology

Buzz Award for Spirit of Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts

• Tracy Kincaid, Administrative Professional Senior, Navy ROTC
• Fariah Majmundar, Faculty Affairs Administrative Manager, Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts

Distinguished Teaching Award

• Travis Denton, Academic Professional, School of Literature, Media, and Communication
• Amanda Weiss, Associate Professor, School of Modern Languages
• Mark Zachary Taylor, Associate Professor, School of Public Policy
• Eliza Markley, Lecturer, Sam Nunn School of International Affairs

Outstanding Achievement in Interdisciplinary Activities Award

• Allen Hyde, Associate Professor, School of History and Sociology
• Brian Y. An, Assistant Professor, School of Public Policy

Faculty Excellence in Research Award

• Robert Gonzalez, Assistant Professor, School of Economics
• Todd Michney, Associate Professor, School of History and Sociology
• Carol Colatrella, Professor, School of Literature, Media, and Communication
• Hongchen Wu, Assistant Professor, School of Modern Languages
• Robert Rosenberger, Associate Professor, School of Public Policy
• Mariel Borowitz, Associate Professor, Sam Nunn School of International Affairs

Silver Star Awards

Honoring first-time grants of more than $50,000, distinguished grants, or prestigious fellowships

• Brian An, Assistant Professor, School of Public Policy
• Mayra Pineda Torres, Assistant Professor, School of Economics
• Rachel Whitlark, Associate Professor, Sam Nunn School of International Affairs

Gold Star Awards

Recognizing cumulative grants of $250,000 within five years of the first grant

• Mariel Borowitz, Associate Professor, Sam Nunn School of International Affairs
• Lindsey Bullinger, Assistant Professor, School of Public Policy
• Salimah LaForce, Research Scientist, Center for Advanced Communications Policy

Platinum Star Awards

Recognizing cumulative grants of $750,000 within five years of the first grant

• Margaret Kosal, Associate Professor, Sam Nunn of International Affairs

Million Dollar Club

Recognizing faculty who secure at least one million dollars in external research and have external funding in the current year

• Omar Asensio, Associate Professor, School of Public Policy
• Michael Best, Professor, Sam Nunn School of International Affairs
• Marilyn Brown, Regents’ Professor, School of Public Policy
• Jason Borenstein, Principal Academic Professional, School of Public Policy
• Sarah Farmer, Research Scientist I, Center for Advanced Communications Policy
• Brad Fain, Executive Director and Regents’ Researcher, Center for Advanced Communications Policy
• Ute Fischer, Research Scientist II, School of Literature, Media, and Communication
• Seymour Goodman, Professor, Sam Nunn School of International Affairs
• Allen Hyde, Assistant Professor, School of History and Sociology
• Natalie Khazaal, Associate Professor, School of Modern Languages
• Gordon Kingsley, Associate Professor, School of Public Policy
• Aaron Levine, Associate Dean for Research and Outreach, Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts
• Brian Magerko, Professor, School of Literature, Media, and Communication
• Janet Murray, Professor, School of Literature, Media, and Communication
• Nathan Moon, Principal Research Scientist, Center for Advanced Communications Policy
• Juan Carlos Rodriguez, Associate Professor, School of Modern Languages
• Philip Shapira, Part-time Professor, School of Public Policy
• Adam Stulberg, Sam Nunn School Chair and Professor, Sam Nunn School of International Affairs

Congratulations to our 2023-24 winners, and all of the IAC community for another year of exceptional service!