College of Arts and Sciences
2025 College of Arts & Sciences Accolades
College Awards
Each year, the College of Arts and Sciences honors faculty and staff who have excelled in research, teaching, advising, and administration, all while demonstrating a deep commitment to the students and the vision of the college.
| Dean's Award for Teaching Excellence |
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| Dean's Award for Advising Excellence |
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| CAS Distinguished Research Award (CASDRA) |
Social Sciences - Helen Sable, Psychology Natural Sciences - Jennifer Mandel, Biological Sciences Engaged Scholarship - James McCutcheon, Criminology & Criminal Justice |
| Early Career Research Award (ECRA) |
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| Catherine & Charles Freeburg Fellow |
Cookie Woolner, History |
| Michael K. Harless Faculty Excellence |
Shawn Pollard, Physics |
| Dunavant Professorship |
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University of Memphis Alumni Awards
Each year, the University of Memphis Alumni Association honors faculty members who demonstrate excellence in their commitment to serving the students and the mission of the University. The Distinguished Research Awards are awarded to faculty who have brought honor and recognition to the University through their research or creative activities.
The Willard R. Sparks Eminent Faculty Award is the highest distinction given to a faculty member by the University. The award is presented annually to one (1) faculty member who has made outstanding and sustained contributions to scholarly-creative activity, teaching, and service, bringing honor and recognition to the University.
| Willard R. Sparks Eminent Faculty | Xiaohua Huang, Chemistry |
| Alumni Association Distinguished Teaching | Brianna Butera, World Languages & Literature Thomas Hagen, Mathematics |
| Excellence in Engaged Scholarship | Amaia Iratzoqui, Criminology and Criminal Justice |
| Distinguished Research in the Humanities | Lyn Wright, English |