2021 Awardees
System
Outstanding Research and Creative Activity (ORCA) Award
- Margaret Jacobs, history and Great Plains studies
University
Annis Chaikin Sorensen Award
- Amelia Montes, English and ethnic studies
Dennis Molfese, Sue Venteicher, and David Hansen Hero Award
- Morgan Pfeiffer, biological sciences
Dr. Charles Riedesel Outstanding Academic Advising Award
- Ann Koopmann, computer science and engineering
Faculty Senate Awards
- James A. Lake Academic Freedom Award: Christina Falci, sociology
- Louise Pound-George Howard Distinguished Career Award: Carole Levin, history
James O'Hanlon Academic Leader Award
- Dan Hoyt, sociology (interim chair of classics and religious studies)
Nancy Kenny Academic Business Leader Award
- Amanda Ganshert, Bureau of Sociological Research
Nebraska Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Impact Awards
- Diversity Leadership Staff Award: Marianna Burks, biological sciences
- Collective Impact Award: Bureau of Sociological Research
Professorships
- Charles Bessey: Christian Binek, physics and astronomy
- Susan J. Rosowski: Jennine Capó Crucet, English
- George Holmes: Kwame Dawes, English
- Charles Mach: Margaret Jacobs, history
- Willa Cather: Jody Koenig Kellas, communication studies
College
CAS Engagement Award
- Abla Hasan, modern languages and literatures
- Clinical Psychology Training Program
CAS Mentoring Award
- Marianna Burks, biological sciences
- Courtney Hillebrecht, political science
CAS Inclusive Excellence and Diversity Award
- Lory Dance, sociology and ethnic studies
- Lydia Presley, English (graduate student)
College Distinguished Teaching Award
- Katherine Castle, communication studies
- Lynne Elkins, earth and atmospheric sciences
- Anna Hiatt, biological sciences
- Emily Kazyak, sociology and women's and gender studies
- Matthew Van Den Broeke, earth and atmospheric sciences
- Nathan Wakefield, mathematics
College Outstanding Research and Creative Activity (ORCA) Award
- Eileen Hebets, biological sciences
- Maital Neta, psychology
- Roland Végső , English
Hazel R. McClymont Distinguished Teaching Fellow Award
- David Woodman, biological sciences
2020 Awardees
System
Outstanding Teaching and Instructional Creativity Award (OTICA)
- Jody Koenig Kellas, communication studies
Campus
Harold and Esther Edgerton Junior Faculty Award
- Kathryn Holland, psychology and women's and gender studies
James O’Hanlon Academic Leader Award
- Elizabeth Theiss-Morse, political science
Outstanding Undergraduate Research Mentor Award
- Angela Palmer-Wackerly, communication studies
Professorships
- Marco Abel, Willa Cather Professor of English
- Eric Dodds, Susan J. Rosowski Associate Professor of Chemistry
- Brian Harbourne, Willa Cather Professor of Mathematics
- Eileen Hebets, Charles Bessey Professor of Biological Sciences
- Jeffrey Stevens, Susan J. Rosowski Associate Professor of Psychology
- Stacey Waite, Susan J. Rosowski Associate Professor of English
College
CAS Engagement Award
- Saravanan Raju, computer science and engineering
CAS Inclusive Excellence and Diversity Award
- Allura Ralston (graduate student), psychology
- Initialize (student organization), computer science and engineering
- Bureau of Sociological Research (academic unit), sociology
CAS Mentoring Award
- Drashti Bhatt, Dean’s Office
- Amelia Montes, English and ethnic studies
College Distinguished Teaching Award
- David Hage, chemistry
- Nganga Muchiri, English
- Angela Palmer-Wackerly, communication studies
- Heather Richards-Rissetto, anthropology
- Alexandra Seceleanu, mathematics
- Alexander Zupan, mathematics
College Outstanding Research and Creative Activity (ORCA) Award
- Rebecca Lai, chemistry
- Philip Schwadel, sociology
- Jay Storz, biological sciences
- Adrian Wisnicki, English
Hazel R. McClymont Distinguished Teaching Fellow Award
- Joy Castro, English
Professorships
- George Avalos, Milton E. Mohr Distinguished Professor of Mathematics
- Stephen Burnett, Hymen Rosenberg Professor in Judaic Studies
- Yvonne Lai, Milton E. Mohr Distinguished Professor of Mathematics
- Bedross Der Matossian, Hymen Rosenberg Associate Professor in Judaic Studies
- Chigozie Obioma, James E. Ryan Associate Professor of English
- Sophia Perdikaris, Carl A. Happold Professor in Anthropology
- Richard Rebarber, Milton E. Mohr Distinguished Professor of Mathematics
- Jordan Soliz, Leland J. and Dorothy H. Olson Chair in Arts and Sciences
2019 Awardees
System
Outstanding Research and Creative Award (ORCA)
- Kwame Dawes, English
- Innovation, Development, and Engagement Award (IDEA)
- Mario Scalora, Psychology and Public Policy Center
Campus
Annis Chaikin Sorensen Award
- Jeannette Eileen Jones, History and Ethnic Studies
Harold and Esther Edgerton Junior Faculty Award
- Hope Wabuke, English
Louis Pound-George Howard Distinguished Career Service Award
- Dan Hoyt, Sociology
Dr. Charles Riedesel Outstanding Academic Advising Award
- Doug Pellatz, Mathematics
Willa Cather Professorship
- Julia McQuillan, Sociology
- Jay Storz, Biological Sciences
Susan J. Rosowski Professorship
- Kristi Montooth, Biological Sciences
Aaron Douglas Professorship
- Grace Bauer, English
College
Hazel R. McClymont Distinguished Teaching Fellow Award
- Rosemarie Holz, Women's and Gender Studies
College ORCA
- Jonis Agee, English
- Sherilyn Fritz, Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, Biological Sciences
- Kimberly Tyler, Sociology
College Distinguished Teaching Awards
- Brandon Bosch, Sociology, Political Science
- Kelsey Burke, Sociology
- Lory Dance, Sociology
- David Harwood, Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
- Eric Malina, Chemistry
- Rachael Shah, English
College Teaching Academy Fellows
- Kathy Castle, Communication Studies
- David Harwood, Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
- Yvonne Lai, Mathematics
Harold E. Spencer Professorship
- Isabel Velázquez, Modern Languages and Literatures
Carl A. Happold Professorship
- Maital Neta, Psychology
- Phillip Schwadel, Sociology
Dr. Lucile R. Hac Chair of Chemistry Professorship
- Jody Redepenning, Chemistry
2018 Awardees
System
Outstanding Research and Creative Activity (ORCA)
- David Hage, Chemistry
- Dennis Molfese, Psychology
Campus
Annis Chaikin Sorensen Award
- Stephen Behrendt, English
Harold and Esther Edgerton Junior Faculty Award
- Alexandra Seceleanu, Mathematics
James O'Hanlon Academic Leader Award
- David Hansen, Psychology
University of Nebraska Foundation / Builders Award for Outstanding Academic Advising
- Kelly Payne, English
Dr. Charles Riedesel Outstanding Academic Advising Award
- Kathy Castle, Communication Studies
Willa Cather Professorship
- Joy Castro, English and Ethnic Studies
Susan J. Rosowski Professorship
- Carrick Detweiler, Computer Science and Engineering
Aaron Douglas Professorship
- Debra Hope, Psychology
Chancellor's Professorship
- Rick Bevins, Psychology
College
Hazel R. McClymont Distinguished Teaching Fellow Award
- Jody Koenig Kellas, Communication Studies
College Outstanding Research and Creativity Activity Award (ORCA)
- Jiantao Guo, Chemistry
- Maureen Honey, English
- Kristen Olson, Sociology and Survey Research and Methodology (SRAM)
College of Arts and Sciences Engagement Award
College Distinguished Teaching Award
- Carolyn Brown-Kramer, Psychology
- Jennine Capó-Crucet, English and Ethnic Studies
- Thomas Gannon, English and Ethnic Studies
- Lisa Kort-Butler, Sociology
- Yuan-Juang Yvonne Lai, Mathematics
- Tyler White, Political Science
Leland J. and Dorothy H. Olson Chair of Arts and Sciences
- Kevin Smith, Political Science
Samuel Clark Waugh Professor of International Relations
- Courtney Hillebrecht, Political Science
Leland J. and Dorothy H. Olson Professorship
- Iker Gonzalez-Allende, Modern Languages and Literatures
- Kristen Olson, Sociology
- Petronela Radu, Mathematics
College Teaching Academy Fellows
- Chad Brassil, Biological Sciences
- Calvin Garbin, Psychology
- Patrice McMahon, Political Science
2017 Awardees
System
Innovation, Development and Engagement Award (IDEA)
- Eileen Hebets, Biological Sciences
Outstanding Teaching and Instructional Creativity Award (OTICA)
- Jason Kautz, Chemistry
University-wide Departmental Teaching Award
Campus
Annis Chaikin Sorensen Award
- Julia Schleck, English
Harold and Esther Edgerton Junior Faculty Award
- Maital Neta, Psychology
Willa Cather Professorship
- David DiLillo, Psychology
- Timothy Gay, Physics and Astronomy
- Susan Hermiller, Mathematics
Susan J. Rosowski Professorship
- Martin Centurion, Physics and Astronomy
- Sarah Gervais, Psychology
- Timothy Schaffert, English
James V. Greisen Exemplary Service to Students Award
- Kelly Payne, English
College
Hazel R. McClymont Distinguished Teaching Fellow Award
- Mark Griep, Chemistry
Samuel Clark Waugh Professor of International Relations
- James Le Sueur, History
College Outstanding Research and Creativity Activity Award (ORCA)
- Michael Dodd, Psychology
- Robert Powers, Chemistry
College of Arts and Sciences Engagement Award
- Jeannette Eileen Jones, History and Ethnic Studies
- Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
College Distinguished Teaching Award
- Elizabeth Enkin, Modern Languages and Literatures
- Emily Hammerl, Anthropology
- Alexander Sinitskii, Chemistry and Center for Sciences, Mathematics and Computer Education
- Kelly Stage, English
- Daniel Toundykov, Mathematics
- Manda Williamson, Psychology
College Teaching Academy Fellows
- Wayne Babchuk, Anthropology and Educational Psychology
- Deborah Minter, English
- Leen-Kiat Soh, Computer Science and Engineering
- Manda Williamson, Psychology