The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences recognizes 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.
Included among the 25 individuals are Mohan Gupta, genetics, development and cell biology (GDCB) associate professor, and Chanda Skelton, teaching lab coordinator affiliated with GDCB and the Department of Ecology, Evolution and Organismal Biology.
Gupta received the LAS Award for Excellence in Graduate Mentoring. Skelton received the LAS P&S Excellence Award.
For the complete list of the 2026 LAS award recipients, please visit the LAS News article, "LAS faculty and staff to be honored at the 2026 Fall Convocation and Awards Ceremony."