2019 Faculty Excellence Awardees

Gerardo Gamez, Ph.D.
Excellence in Research Natural & Physical Sciences

This award recognizes a member of the College of Arts & Sciences faculty who has distinguished themselves and has achieved national or international recognition for their research or other creative activity in the natural and physical sciences.

Jason Van Allen, Ph.D.
Excellence in Research in the Social Sciences

This award recognizes a member of the College of Arts & Sciences faculty who has distinguished themselves and has achieved national or international recognition for their research or other creative activity in the social sciences.

Jacob Baum, Ph.D.
Excellence in Research in the Humanities

This award recognizes a member of the College of Arts & Sciences faculty who has distinguished themselves and has achieved national or international recognition for their research or other creative activity in the humanities.

Catherine Epkins, Ph.D.
Excellence in Teaching

This award recognizes a member of the College of Arts & Sciences faculty who has demonstrated teaching excellence. The focus is less on their method of teaching but rather a sustained record of excellence that has been recognized by colleagues and students alike.

Bock Williams, Ph.D.
Teaching Innovation

This award recognizes a member of College of Arts & Sciences faculty who has distinguished themselves through innovative and creative approaches to teaching. Their approach to the classroom is original, innovative, and an approach that has had a noticeable and positive effect on their students' experiences.