Dr. Carol Wright receives Outstanding Researcher award
At the 2022 Association for Business Communication - Southwest conference, Dr. Carol Wright was honored with the Outstanding Researcher award.
2022 Undergraduate Research Conference
Publications submitted from students with faculty sponsors within the Department of Business Communication and Legal Studies were recognized:
- Rick Lowry
"Real Estate as an Investment"
Faculty sponsor: Carol Wright, Business Communication and Legal Studies
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Dr. Stephen Shrewsbury receives 2021 Marlin C. Young Teaching Excellence Award

Dr. Stephen Shrewsbury teaches graduate and undergraduate international and transnational law courses, business law, negotiations and dispute resolution, and business governance and ethics. His research interests include air and aviation law, corporate ethics, and international business ethics.
“My focus in being a college professor as a second career has always been on employing the most effective teaching methods possible to engage students and help them learn,” Shrewsbury said. “Being recognized by my peers in the College of Business motivates me to press on toward that goal even more.”
Shrewsbury brought more than 30 years of military experience to the classroom upon his arrival at SFA in 2017. Read more about Shrewsbury's service.
Dr. Carol Wright receives Senior College of University Business Teacher of the Year
In 2019, Dr. Carol Wright was recognized by the National Business Education Association with the Senior College of University Business Teacher of the Year award.
2019 Association for Business Communication awards
- Dr. Debbie DuFrene
Distinguished Member Award
Sponsored by ABC - Dr. Marsha Bayless
Bernadine P. Branchaw Spirit of ABC Award
Sponsored by ABC
Dr. Lucia Sigmar receives Distinguished Paper Award
At the 2019 Association for Business Communication - Southwest conference, Dr. Lucia Sigmar was honored with the Distinguished Paper Award.
Dr. Stephen Shrewsbury receives Most Innovative Paper award
At the 2019 National Business and Economic Society conference, Dr. Stephen Shrewsbury was honored with the Most Innovative Paper award.
2018 Undergraduate Research Conference
Publications submitted from students with faculty sponsors within the Department of Business Communication and Legal Studies were recognized:
Finalist
- Kaylee Real and Hannah Percell
"Starbucks Corporate Social Responsibility Report"
Faculty sponsor: Carol Wright