Dr. James Seymour
Excellence in Honors

Professor of History
Dr. Seymour led the creation of the Friendly Faced Mentors program, providing first-year Honors College students with supportive faculty mentors.

Amy Young, M.A.
Excellence in Honors

Professor of Humanities and English
Alongside this honor, Amy has previously been awarded the Faculty Excellence Award and serves as a proud co-advisor for the university's arts magazine, Uproar.

Shamim Arastu, MS
Excellence in International Education

Chair, Department of Education

Since 2004, she has fostered global learning at Lone Star College through initiatives like virtual exchanges, international designations, and impactful student experiences such as Alternative Spring Break in Nicaragua.

Mary Susan Allen, BS, MS
Excellence in International Education

Professor, Biology and Faculty Advisor for Health Professions

With 27 years at LSC-North Harris and long-standing involvement with Honors, she has secured International Studies designations for anatomy and physiology courses, guided students into health professions through advising and internships, and enriched learning by exploring cultural and global impacts on health.

Kimberlee Ball
Excellence in International Education

Professor, History

Since 2007, she has advanced honors and international education at Lone Star College by teaching International Studies and Honors courses, adjudicating for Honors Day, and promoting the growing Global Scholars program for LSC Online.

David Beaulieu, Ph.D.
Excellence in International Education

Professor, Psychology

With nine years at Lone Star College, he has led interdisciplinary projects promoting international education, including a collaboration with the Honors College, Psychology Club, and Latin American Student Organization to discuss Living Beyond Borders during International Education Week and is working with Harris County Public Library to host the anthology's editor, Margarita Longoria.

Dr. Sampada Chavan Dalvi 
Excellence in Honors

Professor of Forms of Literature

Dr. Dalvi teaches a Forms of Literature class, focusing on the theme of sex and sadness, which inspired groundbreaking research and student presentations.

Dr. David Arthur Beaulieu
Excellence in Honors

Professor of Psychology

Dr. Beaulieu has a research background in mating, parenting, & child development that enriches his mentorship of undergraduates in their Honors Psychology projects.

Tien Hoang
Excellence in Honors & International Education

Lead ESOL Academic Advisor

With a Bachelor's degree in Religious Studies and a minor in Philosophy from the University of Houston, she has been with Lone Star College for four years, where she created the Homeroom for ESOL students and led workshops to support international students' success, earning the One LSC award for her contributions to the college community.

Mark Marotto
Excellence in International Education

Professor, Music

Rebecca A. Howard, PhD.
Excellence in Honors

Professor of History

Dr. Rebecca A. Howard serves on the advising team for the award-winning National Model U.N. delegations.

Mari Omori, MFA
Excellence in International Education

Professor, Art

She has twice been awarded Sabbatical Leave, completing artist residencies in Japan and Indonesia, where she created paper sculptures, learned Batik techniques, and organized exhibitions featuring international artists, enriching the cultural and artistic education of her students.

Kelly Phillips, Ph.D.
Excellence in International Education

Professor, History

With 17 years at Lone Star College and one year with The Honors College, she has led study abroad programs to Paris, Berlin, and Auschwitz, taught internationally designated courses, and focused on transnational history within the honors program.