In recognition of outstanding teaching, service, and research, nearly 150 University faculty members and leaders celebrated the 2024 Provost’s Awards on May 1. Throughout the event, colleagues collectively shared their excitement and enthusiasm about the accomplishments of the past year and the opportunities of the forthcoming semester.
Composed of three categories—Research Awards, Teaching Awards, and Awards for Faculty Excellence and Impact—each category focuses on outstanding achievement and impact. This year, an additional award, Excellence in Clinical Teaching, was added to the Teaching Awards category to honor a faculty member who has made a significant contribution to the development of future health professionals by demonstrating an outstanding commitment to effective, exemplary, and innovative instruction in a clinical setting and serving as a role model clinician.
“With more than 150 nominations, today is a celebration of not just the winners but also the nominees,” said Guillermo “Willy” Prado, interim executive vice president for academic affairs and provost. "Together, our faculty members drive innovation, discovery, and perspective that hold the power to shape the University community and impact the world.”
Prado also recognized award presenters—Kathi Kern, senior vice provost for education; Maria Stampino, dean of undergraduate affairs; Alexandra Wilson, interim vice provost for faculty affairs; and Maria Alcaide, interim vice provost for research and scholarship—and who guided the processes and opportunities that support foundational pillars of teaching, research, and service.
The Research Awards
The Provost’s Research Awards, presented by Alcaide, are designed to contribute to the growth of the University’s research portfolio and advance opportunities for scholarship and creative activities. This year’s awards funded 34 applications from seven schools and colleges.
View the 2024 Research Award honorees.
The Teaching Awards
The Provost’s Teaching Awards recognize those who design , collaborate, and imagine new opportunities to enhance the student experience during their time at the University.
Kern presented the following Provost's Teaching Awards: the Luis Glaser Mentorship Award, where she was joined by Miriam Lipsky, director, Platform for Excellence in Teaching and Learning (PETAL), and daughter of the late Luis Glaser, former executive vice president and provost from 1986 through 2005; Excellence in Experiential Teaching Award; Innovation in Teaching Award; and the Collaborative Teaching Award; and the inaugural Excellence in Clinical Teaching Award. The Discussion-Based Learning Award was presented by Stampino.
View the 2024 Teaching Award honorees.
The Awards for Faculty Excellence and Impact
As the presenter for the Faculty Excellence and Impact Awards, Wilson shared that the awards recognize outstanding faculty who have exemplified excellence in many areas of university life. The 2024 award categories presented were: the James M. Tien Early Career Award and Grant; Outstanding Achievement in Research and Scholarship Award; Excellence in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Award; Distinguished University Citizen Award; and the Lifetime Achievement Award.
View the honorees for the 2024 Awards for Faculty Excellence and Impact.
Congratulations to all nominees and honorees. Visit the 2024 Provost’s Awards to learn more about the categories, previous honorees, and nomination process.
Photos by: Joshua Prezant/University Communications
