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2019 Awardees

This year’s winners excel in their respective academic fields—from student success and chemistry to architecture and public health.

Lori Beth Way, Ph.D. 

Lori Beth Way, Ph.D.

Outstanding Staff Performance

San Francisco State University
Dean, Division of Undergraduate Education and Academic Planning

Biography

Julia E. Curry Rodríguez 

Julia E. Curry Rodríguez, Ph.D.

Outstanding Faculty Service

San José State University
Associate Professor of Mexican American Studies

Biography

Stephen Mezyk, Ph.D. 

Stephen Mezyk, Ph.D.

Outstanding Faculty Innovator in Student Success

California State University, Long Beach
Professor of Physical Chemistry

Biography

Guadalupe X. Ayala, Ph.D 

Guadalupe X. Ayala, Ph.D.

Outstanding Faculty Scholarship

San Diego State University
Professor of Public Health, Division of Health Promotion and Director, Institute for Behavioral and Community Health

Biography

Mr. Thomas Fowler, IV 

Thomas Fowler, IV

Outstanding Faculty Teaching

California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Professor and Director of Graduate Architecture Program

Biography

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