Sarah Hoagland—a founder of the Institute of Lesbian Studies and a professor of philosophy, women’s studies and Latino/a-American studies at Northeastern Illinois University (NEIU) —was honored May 3 at the school’s commencement convocation with the Bernard J. Brommel Distinguished Research Professor Award, given annually to the faculty member who best demonstrates excellence in research and scholarship. Brommel, a longtime supporter of the LGBT community, is professor emeritus of communication, media and theater at NEIU. Photo of Hoagland and Brommel by Anne Leighton