College of Arts and Humanities Lauds Faculty and Staff

Dr. Jeffrey Lewis and Stephanie Swatzel 4-30-2026
Dr. Jeffrey Lewis (left) and Stephanie Swatzel (right) were the winners of the 2026 Arkansas Tech University College of Arts and Humanities Dean's Choice Award.

The Arkansas Tech University College of Arts and Humanities hosted its spring 2026 awards and recognition reception at Witherspoon Hall on Thursday, April 30.

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):

10 Years of Service
Gabriele Haulmark
Jessica Mongeon
Dr. Justin Moss
Dr. TJ Perry
Dr. Tori Sharpe
Dustin Simpson
Dr. A. Arwen Taylor

15 Years of Service
Dr. Breanna Claire
Dr. Joshua Lockyer
Dr. Jeffrey Pearson

20 Years of Service
Dr. David Eshelman
Dr. Nelson Ramirez
Dr. Regina St. John
Dr. Jason Ulsperger
Dr. Jason Warnick

25 Years of Service
Dr. Peter Dykema
Dr. Paola Gemme
Dr. Hanna Norton

45 Years of Service
Dr. Ursula Chandler

Recognition of Retiring Faculty
Lyn Brands
Tommy Mumert
Dr. Hanna Norton

Recognition of Retiring Staff
Valli Ashcraft

Mentor Award for Distinguished Student Advising
Dr. Tori Sharpe

Adjunct Faculty Award
Dr. David Leonard

Staff Award for Distinguished Service
Sydney Dale

Dean’s Choice Award
Dr. Jeffrey Lewis
Stephanie Swatzel

ATU College of Arts and Humanities Awards | 4/30/26