Every year, the College of Business and Economics faculty nominates and selects one of their peers for each of three awards for outstanding service, teaching and scholarship. The recipients were announced and recognized at the 16th annual James L. Dunbar Outstanding Graduate and Faculty Recognition Reception on May 24. Learn more about this year’s extraordinary winners.
Excellence in Service
Mariana Lebrón, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, Department of Management
Lebrón has served on a variety of CBE committees and initiatives, taking notable leadership roles on important initiatives, including distinguishing and advancing the college’s diversity action plan. She has served on the CBE Council, chaired search committees, been involved in strategic planning and curriculum revision and taken a role in enhancing the college’s presence at the TU in Northeastern Maryland campus. She has also substantially contributed to various events on leadership, diversity and equality both on campus and in the greater community. Lebrón is also a contributor to the college’s Baltimore Business Review publication and the Live Strategy Case Competition.
Excellence in Scholarship
Jian Huang, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, Department of Finance
With research interests ranging form IPOs to mergers and acquisitions, Huang is one of the most active and productive researchers at CBE. Over the past three years, he has published 15 articles in highly ranked academic journals, including eight publications in A and A+ journals, which is an impressive accomplishment for any academic. In addition to pursuing high quality research, Huang shares his passion and expertise for research with students. He has mentored student teams who have gone on to place in the regional rounds of the CFA Society’s Global Investments Research Challenge.
Excellence in Teaching
Seth Gitter, Ph.D.
Professor, Department of Economics
Gitter is a true mentor to students. He has worked hard to engaged students, not just in the classroom, but also by providing meaningful learning experiences outside of the classroom. Such learning experiences have come in the form of independent studies, allowing students, like Lauren Cahalan, to gain in-depth knowledge on issues important to them. Impressively, Gitter’s work with students has led to conference presentations and even journal publications. In the classroom, Gitter uses innovative techniques, such as hybrid courses, group debates and discussions, and country analysis reports to further students’ learning. He has also led study abroad trips to Cuba, enabling students to directly experience the concepts that they are learning.