Wise-Diggs-Berry Endowed Arts Faculty Award for Teaching Excellence

The College of Arts and Sciences Wise-Diggs-Berry Endowed Arts Faculty Award for Teaching Excellence honors teaching excellence in and out of the classroom in the visual, performance, or written arts at Oklahoma State University. The recipient must demonstrate teaching excellence in the Department of English, Music, Theatre or Art, Graphic Design, and Art History. Evidence for teaching excellence in the arts may include student evaluations, successfully teaching courses in the arts and supporting students’ community engagement in the arts.

2024 Winner - Jason Estala

Jason has prompted a remarkable transformation within the theatrical costume department. As a tenure-track faculty member specializing in costume design, Jason has revitalized his area, turning it from a program with minimal student engagement into one that brims with activity. This transformation is a testament to his exceptional design aesthetic and unwavering commitment to a student-centered teaching approach. Jason's boundless enthusiasm and remarkable ability to connect with students leave no doubt that our theatrical costume department and students have a promising future. His efforts truly embody the spirit of the Cowboy Way and make him so deserving of the 2024 Wise-Diggs-Berry Endowment Arts Faculty Award for Teaching Excellence.