Arts and Humanities Picks Faculty, Staff Award Winners

2025 ATU College of Arts and Humanities Awards
Dr. Jeffrey Cass (left) and Dr. James Stobaugh (right).

The Arkansas Tech University College of Arts and Humanities hosted its spring 2025 awards and recognition reception at Witherspoon Hall on Thursday, May 1.

Dr. Jeffrey Cass, dean of the ATU College of Arts and Humanities, presided over the event.

The following individuals received college-wide awards (scroll to the bottom of the page for a Flickr gallery with more photographs):

Dean’s Choice Award
Dr. Brendan Toner, associate professor of political science
Sylvia Cooper, graduate and international admissions executive assistant

Staff Award for Distinguished Service
Abigail Butler, administrative specialist II

Adjunct Faculty Award
Philippe Van Houtte, visiting lecturer of French and systems librarian

Mentor Award for Distinguished Student Advising
Dr. James Stobaugh, associate professor of sociology

Members of the ATU College of Arts and Humanities faculty who reached service milestones during the 2024-25 academic year and those who achieved promotions during 2024-25 were also honored.

Learn more about the ATU College of Arts and Humanities at www.atu.edu/humanities.

ATU College of Arts and Humanities Awards 5/1/25