Join us in congratulating Assistant Professor Krystal A. Smalls for receiving a named position as a Lincoln Excellence for Assistant Professors (LEAP) Scholar! The position comes with financial support for her work. 

In the announcement of the named positions for Dr. Smalls and a selected few LAS faculty members, Venetria K. Patton, the Harry E. Preble Dean of the College of LAS noted: “We’re extremely proud to recognize these exemplary faculty members. Their creativity, hard work, and insights make them excellent teachers and researchers who deepen our understanding of the world around us.”