The SDSU College of Arts and Letters holds an annual competition for the Excellence in Research award. The Award for Tenure-Track Faculty for 2017-2018 was awarded to Dr. Hilary McMillan from the Geography Department. The award recognizes exceptional promise for significant research achievement; outstanding capability to publish in quality venues and secure grants and/or awards. Recipients are recognized at the College Commencement and receive $1,000 in support of their research program.

https://cal.sdsu.edu/faculty/research_excellence.htm

Picture shows Hilary and other College Award winners, with Dean Norma Bouchard, at the 2018 College Commencement