Anthony McMullen, J.D., assistant professor of business law

Anthony McMullen, J.D., assistant professor of business law in the Department of Accounting, has been named Coach of the Year by the International Public Debate Association.

In addition to his position in the BT天堂College of Business, McMullen is director of forensics in the School of Communication聽and coaches the BT天堂Debate and Forensics Team.

This year鈥檚 team finished fourth overall in the IPDA and won the Arkansas Championship competition in January.

鈥淚 have had the honor and privilege to compete and coach alongside Anthony for many years and this award is certainly a reflection of all of his hard work and commitment to his students and this organization as a whole,鈥� said Keith Milstead, IPDA president. 鈥淚t is well deserved and we could not be happier for him.鈥�