Paul College Recognizes Outstanding Faculty, Staff and Retirees

Paul College staff and faculty came together on May 18 to celebrate a successful 2025-2026 academic year.  

The following received excellence awards:

Dean’s Staff Award of Excellence: Carrie Rosalia, educational program coordinator
Rosalia has become a driving force behind many of Paul College’s student and executive education initiatives. Known for her professionalism, organization and positive energy, she consistently takes on complex behind-the-scenes work that keeps programs running smoothly. Rosalia has played a major role in supporting the college’s National Retail Federation student program in New York City, coordinating logistics, fundraising efforts and industry connections that help students explore careers in retail and marketing. She has also become central to the success of executive education programs at Paul College.

Outstanding Researcher (Early Career): Nikhil Awasty, assistant professor of management and entrepreneurship
Awasty has quickly established himself as a rising scholar in organizational behavior and applied psychology. He has published five peer-reviewed papers, including three in the highly competitive Journal of Applied Psychology, one of the field’s top journals.

Awasty’s research explores timely workplace issues including teamwork, workplace stress, emotions and the growing role of artificial intelligence in organizations. Colleagues praise both the rigor and relevance of his work and his collaborative and generous approach to academia. In addition to mentoring students and junior scholars, he has led AI workshops for faculty and doctoral students around the world.

Outstanding Researcher (Tenure Faculty): Jennifer Griffith, assistant professor of management and entrepreneurship 
Griffith’s research focuses on creating more equitable and supportive workplaces, with an emphasis on assessment fairness, talent development and organizational climate. Since earning tenure in 2021, she has published an impressive number of high-quality articles in top-tier journals and has earned more than 3,300 citations for her work.

Her research has informed initiatives at organizations and universities across the country, helping develop evidence-based approaches to reduce workplace bias and harassment and improve workplace culture. Colleagues also praised Griffith’s impact as a mentor through her Modern Work Lab, where she has guided dozens of students, many of whom have gone on to doctoral programs and research careers.

Teaching Excellence (Lecturer): Scott Berube, principal lecturer of accounting and finance
Berube is known for transforming some of Paul College’s most technically demanding accounting courses into engaging and supportive learning experiences for students. Whether teaching financial accounting, managerial accounting, auditing, or forensic accounting, Berube combines energy, creativity, and personal attention in ways that leave a lasting impact on students.

In fall 2024 alone, he taught 264 students — every one of whom strongly recommended him to others. Students consistently praise his passion, encouragement, and ability to make even large lecture halls feel personal. Colleagues highlighted his commitment to student success, from individualized outreach after exams to his widely attended office hours and leadership in launching the successful Financial Leadership in Accounting pathway within the MSA program.

Teaching Excellence (Tenure Track): Courtney Paulson, assistant professor of decision sciences
Paulson has earned a reputation for making statistics engaging, approachable, and enjoyable for students across undergraduate and graduate programs. Teaching a wide range of statistics courses, Paulson has consistently received exceptional student feedback for her ability to build confidence and help students see the real-world value of data-driven decision-making.

Students frequently credit Paulson’s courses with changing the way they view statistics, with many saying her teaching helped convince them to pursue studies in information systems and business analytics. In addition to teaching six different course preparations as an assistant professor, she recently developed a new elective course, Business of Sports Analytics, that quickly filled to capacity.

Retirees 

Hach Aliouche, associate professor of hospitality management
During his time at UNH, Aliouche served the university in nearly every capacity — first as a Ph.D. student, then as an adjunct instructor and eventually as a faculty member. Known as a versatile and dependable educator, Aliouche taught courses across multiple disciplines, including finance, hospitality, and economics, while also stepping into leadership roles when needed, including serving several times as chair of the hospitality management department.

For more than a decade, he also led the Rosenberg International Franchising Center and held the franchising chair position, helping elevate UNH’s national reputation in franchising and social franchising research. Under his leadership, UNH became widely recognized within the International Franchise Association as a leading voice in social franchising.

Ju-Chin Huang, professor of economics
During nearly 30 years at UNH, Huang made a lasting impact through her teaching, research, and leadership within the economics department and doctoral program. Huang taught students at every level, from introductory microeconomics courses to advanced doctoral seminars in econometrics and environmental economics, while also serving multiple terms as graduate program director. Colleagues praised her dedication to mentoring doctoral students and helping prepare future scholars for academic careers.

A nationally respected environmental economist, Huang authored more than 40 publications and earned nearly 3,500 citations for her work. Her research helped develop methods for quantifying the economic value of environmental resources such as clean air, clean water, and recreational spaces. She also played a key role in fostering interdisciplinary collaboration between economics and natural resources programs at UNH.

Peter Masucci, principal lecturer of marketing
During his 24 years at UNH, Masucci left a lasting impact on generations of marketing students through his teaching, mentorship, and commitment to experiential learning. As leader of the college’s marketing workshop capstone course, Masucci connected students with real-world client projects, overseeing approximately 370 collaborations with organizations ranging from global brands like Starbucks, Timberland and HubSpot to nonprofits and small businesses.

Drawing on more than 30 years of industry experience, Masucci helped students apply classroom concepts to real marketing challenges while building confidence and professional skills. Colleagues estimate that nearly 2,800 marketing students learned under his guidance during his time at Paul College.

Jeff Sohl, professor emeritus of decision sciences
Sohl became a nationally recognized leader in entrepreneurship and angel investing research, helping shape conversations in academia, industry, and public policy. His pioneering work on venture investing earned widespread recognition, including the prestigious Hans Severiens Award from the Kauffman Foundation, while his expertise led to testimony before the U.S. Senate and House and interviews with major outlets including CNBC, NPR, The Wall Street Journal, and The New York Times.

In addition to publishing more than 50 peer-reviewed articles, Sohl made a lasting impact on students through mentorship and experiential learning opportunities. He founded the Mel Rines Student Angel Investment Fund, giving students hands-on experience in venture investing and entrepreneurship. In 2022, UNH recognized his decades of scholarship, leadership and service with the Distinguished Professor Award.

Ron Boucher, senior lecturer of hospitality management
Boucher became known for his professionalism, patience, and ability to prepare students for the realities of the hospitality industry. Through hands-on courses like the gourmet dinner class, Boucher challenged students to think beyond the classroom, guiding them through the planning, execution, and pressure that come with real-world hospitality operations.

Students frequently praised his passion for the industry and the lasting impact of his mentorship. Colleagues said Boucher had a unique ability to model true hospitality through attention to detail, genuine care for others, and a calm presence in high-pressure situations. His influence extended far beyond the kitchen, shaping how students approach leadership, teamwork and service throughout their careers.

Also recognized were Cinthia Santornino, associate professor of marketing, who is moving on to a new opportunity, and the outstanding teaching in graduate programs awards:
•    MS Accounting: Scott Berube 
•    FT MBA: Andrew Earle 
•    MS Bus Analytics: Burcu Eke Rubini 
•    MS Econ: Aziz Saglam 
•    MS Finance: Yixin Liu 
•    OL/HY MBA: Noele Lee 
•    PhD Econ: Deniz Ozabaci