Professor of History, Bryan Edward Stone, a distinguished faculty member at Del Mar College has been nominated for the 2024 Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT) of its annual Regional Awards. The DMC Board of Regents initiated the nomination, with Board Chair Carol Scott playing a key role is Stone’s nomination.
“We celebrate his work and the representation of Del Mar’s many worthy faculty with this recognition,” said Scott
Stone’s achievement is a testament to his remarkable career in academia and dedication to education. He has been recognized with several notable awards throughout his career. In 2019, Stone received the Aileen Creighton Award, named after the late Dr. Aileen Creighton, for Teaching Excellence from DMC, an honor nominated and awarded by his peers. The following year Stone was named East (Heritage) Campus Teacher of the Year, an award selected by students. This year, he was honored as a Piper Professor by the Minnie Stevens Piper Foundation, an award given annually to ten outstanding professors in Texas.
“I would have never expected such recognition, and it’s an astonishing honor to receive so many prestigious awards,” Stone said. “These awards are not just a reflection of my efforts but also of DMC and the incredible faculty here, of which I am only one member.”
Stone, who began his tenure at DMC in 2004, has spent a total of 20 years in academia. Before joining Del Mar, he taught at Dawson Community College in Montana and was a graduate student in Austin. His academic journey, which began with a focus on English and literature, shifted toward American history after working in a state government and exploring his family’s historical roots.
Currently, Stone is preparing for the fall semester, serving on faculty committees and addressing new challenges such as the impact of artificial intelligence on education. He is also finalizing a book set for publication in October, which he describes as a major priority alongside his ongoing research.
“Along with my work at Del Mar, which is always my first priority, I imagine that research will occupy me in 2025,” Stone noted.
Dr. Stone’s dedication to teaching and research continues to inspire both his students and collogues, affirming his place as a prominent figure in the field of education.