College of Liberal Arts

Distinguished Faculty and Staff Awards

Frederick A.P. Barnard Distinguished Professorships

Frederick A.P. Barnard Distinguished Professors are recognized for their excellence and innovation in teaching and research.

• WINTHROP D JORDAN - WILLIAM F WINTER PROFESSOR OF HISTORY AND PROFESSOR OF AFRICAN AMERICAN STUDIES (1998)
• WILLIAM FRANKLIN SHUGHART - Professor Emeritus of Economics (1998)

College of Liberal Arts - Instructor of the Year

The award was created in 2011. They are recognized during the commencement ceremony, have their names added to a plaque, and receive $1,000. Eligibility is limited to instructors, lecturers, senior lecturers, and instructional assistant professors.

• Emily Bretherick Rowland - Instructional Associate Professor of Chemistry & Biochemistry (2022)
• Mervin R Matthew - Instructional Associate Professor of Psychology (2021)
• Guy Joseph Krueger - Senior Lecturer in Writing & Rhetoric (2020)
• Gerald Bobby Rowland - Instructional Associate Professor in Chemistry & Biochemistry (2019)
• Irene K Cotelo - Senior Lecturer in Spanish (2018)
• Carey Bernini Dowling - Instructional Professor in Psychology (2017)
• Matthew Leigh Murray - Instructional Professor of Sociology and Anthropology (2016)
• Karen Fatula Forgette - Senior Lecturer in Composition and Rhetoric & Assistant Chair (2015)
• Joan Wylie Hall - Senior Lecturer Emeritus in English (2014)
• Michael Carl Raines - Instructional Associate Professor of TESL (2013)
• Ivonne Jeannette Whitehead - Senior Lecturer in Spanish (2012)
• KATHERINE R FIELDS - INSTRUCTOR IN ART (2011)

Dr. Mike L. Edmonds New Scholar Award

This award will be presented annually to untenured, tenure- track professorial rank faculty members in the College who have demonstrated exemplary performance in research, scholarship, and/or creative achievement.

• Saumen Chakraborty - Associate Professor of Chemistry & Biochemistry (2022)
• Veronica Estela Menaldi - Assistant Professor of Spanish in Modern Languages (2022)
• Carrie Smith - Associate Professor of Psychology (2022)
• Jacqueline Frost Dibiasie-Sammons - Associate Professor of Classics and Senior Fellow, North Residential College (2021)
• Laura Justeen Dixon - Associate Professor of Psychology (2021)
• Sarah Kelly Hennigan - Associate Professor of Film Production (2021)
• Thai Hoang Le - Associate Professor of Mathematics (2021)
• Anne Elizabeth Marie Cafer - Associate Dean for Research, Scholarship and Graduate Education and Associate Professor of Sociology (2020)
• Jonah Wesley Jurss - Associate Professor of Chemistry & Biochemistry (2020)
• Jessica C Wilkerson - Assistant Process of History and Southern Studies (2020)
• Carolyn R Freiwald - Associate Professor of Anthropology (2019)
• Erik F Y Hom - Associate Professor of Biology (2019)
• Darren E Grem - Associate Professor of United States South History (2018)
• Thomas Allan Peattie - Associate Professor of Music (2018)
• James Michael Thomas - Associate Professor of Sociology and Anthropology (2018)
• Davita Watkins - Associate Professor of Chemistry & Biochemistry (2018)
• Jared Heath Delcamp - Associate Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry (2017)
• Derrick Avin Harriell - Director of African American Studies, Otillie Schillig Associate Professor of English, African American Studies, and Creative Writing (2017)
• Joshua Robert Hendrickson - Chair and Professor of Economics (2017)
• Matthew R Wilson - ADJUNCT PROFESSOR OF THEATRE AND FILM (2017)

Howell Family Outstanding Teacher of the Year

Renamed in 2017, this yearly award recognizes excellence in instruction, care and inspiration of students. CLA faculty members of professorial rank (assistant to full professor) are eligible. Past recipients, temporary and visiting faculty are ineligible.

• Timothy Paul Yenter - Associate Dean for Capstone and Associate Professor of Philosophy (2022)
• Jason David Solinger - Associate Professor of English (2021)
• Vivian Ibrahim-Dinius - Associate Professor of History and Director of the Office of National Scholarship Advisement (2020)
• Heather J Allen - Associate Professor of Spanish (2019)
• Nidhi Vij Mali - Assistant Professor of Public Policy Leadership (2018)

College of Liberal Arts - Outstanding Teacher of the Year

In 1985, the College of Liberal Arts began this award to recognize faculty members who demonstrate excellence of class instruction, intellectual stimulation of students, and concern for students welfare.

• Nidhi Vij Mali - Assistant Professor of Public Policy Leadership (2018)
• Matthew L Long - Professor of Art (2017)
• Gerard J Buskes - Professor Emeritus of Mathematics (2016)
• Kathryn B McKee - Director of the Center for the Study of Southern Culture, McMullan Professor of Southern Studies, and Professor of English (2015)
• Judson D Watson - Howry Chair in Faulkner Studies and Professor of English (2014)
• Felice A Coles - Professor of Modern Languages (2013)
• Susan Diane Pedigo - Professor of Chemistry & Biochemistry (2012)
• Beth Ann Fennelly - Distinguished Professor of English (2011)
• Jason E Klodt - Associate Professor of Modern Languages (2010)
• Ross Jay Haenfler - Adjunct Associate Professor of Sociology (2009)
• Daniel Edmund O'Sullivan - Chair and Professor of Modern Languages (2008)
• SHERI F RIETH - ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OF ART (2007)
• Ann Fisher-Wirth - Professor Emerita of English (2006)
• John R Neff - Associate Professor of History and Director of Civil War Research Center (2005)
• BENJAMIN F FISHER - Professor Emeritus of English (2004)
• Ethel Young Scurlock - Dean of the Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College and Associate Professor of English and African American Studies (2003)
• Douglass Sullivan-Gonzalez - Professor of History (2001)
• Daniell L Mattern - Professor of Chemistry & Biochemistry (1998)
• LEE N BOLEN - Professor Emeritus of Physics and Astronomy (1996)
• COLBY H KULLMAN - Professor Emeritus of English (1995)
• Talmage James Reid - Chair and Professor of Mathematics (1994)
• Donald L Dyer - Associate Dean for Faculty & Academic Affairs and Distinguished Professor of Modern Languages (1992)
• William F Lawhead - Professor Emeritus of Philosophy and Religion (1988)
• SHEILA SKEMP - Professor Emeritus of History (1985)

Liberal Arts-RSRCH, Scholarship, & Creative Achievement Award in the Humanities

This award will be presented annually to tenured faculty members in the College in recognition of sustained exemplary performance in research, scholarship, and/or creative achievement at the national/international level.

• Ted M Ownby - William F Winter Professor Emeritus of History (2022)
• Aimee C Nezhukumatathil - Professor of English and Creative Writing (2021)
• Amala Dass - Associate Professor of Chemistry & Biochemistry (2020)
• Jeffrey R Watt - Cook Chair and Professor Emeritus of History (2019)
• Bing Wei - Professor of Mathematics (2019)
• John J Green - Professor of Sociology and Director of the Interdisciplinary Minor in Society and Health (2018)
• Nathan I Hammer - Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry (2018)
• Rhona Justice-Malloy - Professor Emerita of Theatre Arts (2018)
• Todd A Smitherman - Professor of Psychology and Director of Clinical Training (2018)
• Emanuele Berti - Adjunct Professor of Physics and Astronomy (2017)
• Robbie Ethridge - Professor Emeritia of Anthropology (2017)
• Jaime Lynn Harker - Director of the Isom Center and Professor of English (2017)

School of Applied Sciences - Thomas A. Crowe Award

• CHESTER L QUARLES - PROFESSOR EMERITUS OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE (2004)

Award for Excellence in Promoting Inclusiveness in Graduate Education

• Patrick E Alexander - Associate Professor of English and African American Studies (2023)
• Walter E Cleland - Associate Chair Emeritus and Associate Professor Emeritus of Chemistry & Biochemistry (2012)
• Kirsten A Dellinger - Associate Dean for Access and Strategic Initiatives and Professor of Sociology (2012)
• Gerard J Buskes - Professor Emeritus of Mathematics (2011)
• Alan M Gross - Professor Emeritus of Psychology (2007)
• Joseph P Ward - Adjunct Instructor in Arch Dalrymple III Department of History (2006)

Distinguished Research and Creative Achievement Award

• Gregory S Tschumper - Adjunct Professor of Chemistry (2021)
• Charles L Hussey - Associate Dean Emeritus for Research & Graduate Education and Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Chemistry and Biochemistry (2015)
• CHARLES R WILSON - Professor Emeritus of History and Southern Studies (2010)

The Distinguished Professor Award

The Award acknowledges outstanding faculty by conferring the honorific title of Distinguished Professor. Appointment as a Distinguished Professor is reserved for only the very best faculty members in recognition of sustained excellence.

• Alan M Gross - Professor Emeritus of Psychology (2021)
• Judson D Watson - Howry Chair in Faulkner Studies and Professor of English (2021)
• Charles L Hussey - Associate Dean Emeritus for Research & Graduate Education and Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Chemistry and Biochemistry (2019)
• Karen L Raber - Distinguished Professor of English (2019)
• Donald L Dyer - Associate Dean for Faculty & Academic Affairs and Distinguished Professor of Modern Languages (2018)

Excellence in Advising Award - Office of the Provost

To recognize outstanding academic advising by a faculty member and to demonstrate the University of Mississippi's commitment to excellent advising.

• Lucile M McCook - Project Coordinator (2020)
• Jennifer Phillips Fos - Associate Director Center for Student Success First Year Experience (2016)
• John N Young - Professor of Psychology (2015)
• Carmen Elizabeth Riggan - Assistant Dean - College of Liberal Arts (2013)
• Kerri D Scott - Associate Chair, Instructional Professor, and Associate Coordinator of Forensic Chemistry (2013)
• Jason Dale Hoeksema - Professor of Biology (2012)
• CYRIL HART ROSENBLATT - ACADEMIC COUNSELOR (2010)

Staff Council Award - Overall

• Dawn Anne Bullion - Research Administrator II (2011)
• JOSHUA L DAVIS - ADJUNCT INSTRUCTOR IN CENTER FOR WRITING AND RHETORIC (2010)

Staff Council Award - EEO3

• Jennifer Phillips Fos - Associate Director Center for Student Success First Year Experience (2016)
• Rebecca Lauck Cleary - Communication Specialist (2013)

Staff Council Award - EEO4

• Stephanie Brown - Operations Coordinator II (2022)
• DOROTHY ELAINE LITTLE - SENIOR SECRETARY (2012)
• ANN DAVIS HITCHCOCK - ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR (2005)
• MARILYN ELIZABETH ALLEN - SENIOR SECRETARY (2004)

Staff Council Award - EEO5

• Vernita J Ivy - Operations Coordinator (2011)
• NAVEENKUMAR AMRADI - NETWORK ADMINISTRATOR (2006)
• Lee H Dean - Information Technology Specialist (2003)
• JEFFREY W HOWELL - COMPUTER TECHNICIAN (2001)

Staff Council Award - EEO6

• Stephen L Moore - Stockroom Coordinator (2008)
• Richard Scott Watkins - Machine Shop Manager (2000)

School of Engineering, Junior Faculty Research Award

• Dana Reinemann - Associate Professor of Biomedical Engineering and Affiliate Associate Professor of Chemical Engineering (2023)

Outstanding Staff Award

A staff member of the School of Engineering who has demonstrated exemplary service, leadership, and commitment.

• Bethany Ferguson LaValley - Coordinator of Professional Development-CMSE (2010)

Faculty Achievement Award

The Faculty Achievement Award is given annually to recognize unusual effort in the classroom, involvement with students, and active scholarship.

• Nathan I Hammer - Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry (2021)
• Beth Ann Fennelly - Distinguished Professor of English (2018)
• Daniel Edmund O'Sullivan - Chair and Professor of Modern Languages (2017)
• Gregory S Tschumper - Adjunct Professor of Chemistry (2015)
• Karen L Raber - Distinguished Professor of English (2014)
• Judson D Watson - Howry Chair in Faulkner Studies and Professor of English (2012)
• SHEILA SKEMP - Professor Emeritus of History (2009)
• DOUGLAS ROBINSON - PROFESSOR OF ENGLISH AND DIRECTOR OF FIRST YEAR WRITING (2008)
• GARY R GASTON - Professor Emeritus of Biology (2007)
• Robert D Brown - Professor of Political Science (2006)
• Kenneth J Sufka - Distinguished Professor of Psychology and Pharmacology, Research Professor in the Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Director of the Stamps Impact Prize (2005)
• Ivo Kamps - Professor Emeritus of English (2003)
• WILLIAM A STATON - Professor Emeritus of Mathematics (1997)
• Charles L Hussey - Associate Dean Emeritus for Research & Graduate Education and Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Chemistry and Biochemistry (1996)
• John W Winkle - Professor Emeritus of Political Science and Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College (1992)

Frist Service Award

• Eden Elizabeth Louise Tanner - Assistant Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry (2022)
• Jacqueline Elaine Certion - ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, FASTRACK (2021)
• Joann M Edwards - Instructor in Trent Lott Leadership Institute (2021)
• Carmen Elizabeth Riggan - Assistant Dean - College of Liberal Arts (2020)
• Stefan E Schulenberg - Professor of Psychology, Director of Interdisciplinary Minor in Disaster Sciences and Director of the Clinical- Disaster Research Center (2020)
• Sovent Z Taylor - Director of Health Professions Advising Office (2020)
• Kerri D Scott - Associate Chair, Instructional Professor, and Associate Coordinator of Forensic Chemistry (2018)
• Robert D Brown - Professor of Political Science (2017)
• Donald L Dyer - Associate Dean for Faculty & Academic Affairs and Distinguished Professor of Modern Languages (2017)
• Luca Bombelli - Chair and Professor of Physics & Astronomy (2015)
• Denis Charles Goulet - Instructional Professor Emeritus and Coordinator of Laboratory Programs (2014)
• ERIC T WEBER - ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OF PUBLIC POLICY LEADERSHIP (2012)
• Charles W Eagles - Professor Emeritus of History (2010)
• Valeria Beasley Ross - Program Director (2010)
• Aileen Ajootian - Professor of Classics & Art (2008)
• BILLY A BARRIOS - Staff Psychologist and Associate Professor of Psychology (2007)
• Kenneth J Sufka - Distinguished Professor of Psychology and Pharmacology, Research Professor in the Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Director of the Stamps Impact Prize (2006)
• John W Winkle - Professor Emeritus of Political Science and Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College (2006)
• David E Willson - Director Emeritus of the University Band and Professor Emeritus of Music (2005)
• MARJORIE POTTS - SENIOR SECRETARY (2004)
• James M O'Neal - INSTRUCTIONAL ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OF CHEMISTRY AND BIOCHEMISTRY (2003)
• BRUCE LAFORSE - ACTING ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF CLASSICS (2000)
• WILLIAM A STATON - Professor Emeritus of Mathematics (1999)
• VAUGHN L GRISHAM - PROFESSOR EMERITUS AND DIRECTOR OF THE GOEORGE MCLEAN CENTER FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT (1998)
• BARBARA B LEETON - ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR I (1996)
• Patricia C Treloar - Director of Developmental Studies (1996)

Award for Excellence in Graduate Teaching and Mentoring

Criteria: impact on graduate students, excellence in supervision of student research or professional practice, excellence in graduate classroom instruction, and other contributions to improved instruction, including influence on the graduate curriculum.

• Jaime Lynn Harker - Director of the Isom Center and Professor of English (2023)
• Todd A Smitherman - Professor of Psychology and Director of Clinical Training (2022)
• Alan M Gross - Professor Emeritus of Psychology (2013)

College of Liberal Arts - Cora Lee Graham Outstanding Teaching of Freshmen

In 1984, Cora Lee Graham of Union City, Tennessee, established an endowment and directed that the proceeds from her gift be used to help retain your better professors who teach the freshman classes in the College of Liberal Arts.

• Jacqueline Frost Dibiasie-Sammons - Associate Professor of Classics and Senior Fellow, North Residential College (2022)
• Neil A Manson - Professor of Philosophy (2021)
• Catarina Passidomo Townes - Associate Professor of Southern Studies and Anthropology (2020)
• Colin R Jackson - Professor of Biology (2019)
• Molly Claire Pasco-Pranger - Chair and Professor of Classics (2018)
• Steven R Davis - Professor Emeritus of Chemistry & Biochemistry (2017)
• Joshua Kemp Brinlee - Associate Professor of Art (2016)
• HILARY WILLS BECKER - ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF CLASSICS (2015)
• MELVIN S ARRINGTON - Professor Emeritus of Modern Languages (2014)
• Sarah M Moses - Associate Professor of Religion (2013)
• Jeffrey T Jackson - Chair and Professor of Sociology (2012)
• ERIC T WEBER - ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OF PUBLIC POLICY LEADERSHIP (2011)
• Sarah Louisa Haney - Tutor (2010)
• Gregory S Tschumper - Adjunct Professor of Chemistry (2009)
• Tamar Goulet - Professor of Biology (2008)
• Jason E Ritchie - Associate Professor of Chemistry & Biochemistry (2007)
• Joe Turner Cantu - Professor of Theatre Arts (2006)
• Aileen Ajootian - Professor of Classics & Art (2005)
• Kathryn B McKee - Director of the Center for the Study of Southern Culture, McMullan Professor of Southern Studies, and Professor of English (2004)
• GARY R GASTON - Professor Emeritus of Biology (2002)
• Timothy W Nordstrom - Professor of Political Science (2001)
• Holly T Reynolds - Associate Dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Assistant Professor (2000)
• Walter E Cleland - Associate Chair Emeritus and Associate Professor Emeritus of Chemistry & Biochemistry (1997)
• HANS-JURGEN GAYCKEN - PROFESSOR OF MODERN LANGUAGES (1996)
• PAUL K LAGO - Professor Emeritus of Biology (1995)
• Cornelis Gispen - Visiting Professor Emeritus of International Studies (1994)
• WILLIAM D SCOTT - ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OF CHEMISTRY AND BIOCHEMISTRY (1993)
• Gerard J Buskes - Professor Emeritus of Mathematics (1992)
• Jeffrey R Watt - Cook Chair and Professor Emeritus of History (1991)
• LEE N BOLEN - Professor Emeritus of Physics and Astronomy (1988)
• Jon F Parcher - Research Professor of National Center for Natural Product Research (1987)

Elsie M. Hood Outstanding Teacher Award

The Elsie M. Hood Outstanding Teacher of the Year for the University is selected from nominations submitted by students, alumni and faculty.

• Jason E Ritchie - Associate Professor of Chemistry & Biochemistry (2023)
• Patrick E Alexander - Associate Professor of English and African American Studies (2021)
• Matthew B Reysen - Associate Professor of Psychology (2020)
• Robert D Brown - Professor of Political Science (2015)
• Ann Fisher-Wirth - Professor Emerita of English (2014)
• Ethel Young Scurlock - Dean of the Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College and Associate Professor of English and African American Studies (2011)
• Kelly Gene Wilson - Professor Emeritus of Psychology (2010)
• John R Neff - Associate Professor of History and Director of Civil War Research Center (2009)
• Gregory Alan Schirmer - Professor Emeritus of English (2008)
• David E Willson - Director Emeritus of the University Band and Professor Emeritus of Music (2007)
• LAURDELLA FOULKES-LEVY - Associate Professor Emerita of Music (2006)
• RON G DALE - Professor Emeritus of Art (2002)
• Ronald A Schroeder - Professor Emeritus of English (2001)
• COLBY H KULLMAN - Professor Emeritus of English (1997)
• Kenneth J Sufka - Distinguished Professor of Psychology and Pharmacology, Research Professor in the Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Director of the Stamps Impact Prize (1996)
• BILLY A BARRIOS - Staff Psychologist and Associate Professor of Psychology (1995)
• Daniell L Mattern - Professor of Chemistry & Biochemistry (1992)
• WILLIAM A STATON - Professor Emeritus of Mathematics (1988)
• Natalie Schroeder - Professor Emeritus of English (1987)
• John W Winkle - Professor Emeritus of Political Science and Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College (1980)
• VAUGHN L GRISHAM - PROFESSOR EMERITUS AND DIRECTOR OF THE GOEORGE MCLEAN CENTER FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT (1978)

Hensley Family Senior Professor Research Award in the Fine and Performing Arts

Hensley Family Award in the Fine and Performing Arts is presented annually to an outstanding tenured faculty member. The award is given in recognition of sustained exemplary performance in creative achievement at the national/international level.

• Nancy L Wicker - Distinguished Professor of Art History (2019)

Distinguished Faculty Fellows (Liberal Arts)

In 2002, the College of Liberal Arts began the Distinguished Faculty Fellowship Program to reward and support senior faculty members who have distinguished records of research, teaching, and service.

• JAY K JOHNSON - Professor Emeritus of Anthropology (2007)
• Richard Raspet - Principal Scientist Emeritus (2007)
• DAVID E GRAVES - PROFESSOR OF CHEMISTRY AND BIOCHEMISTRY (2003)
• Alan M Gross - Professor Emeritus of Psychology (2003)
• H BARRY HANNAH - WRITER IN RESIDENCE (2003)

SEC Faculty Achievement Awards Program UM Nominee

The SEC Faculty Achievement Awards program recognizes extraordinary faculty accomplishments at SEC universities. This award honors those with outstanding records in both teaching and scholarship who serve as role models for junior faculty and students.

• Karen L Raber - Distinguished Professor of English (2019)
• Charles L Hussey - Associate Dean Emeritus for Research & Graduate Education and Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Chemistry and Biochemistry (2015)
• Judson D Watson - Howry Chair in Faulkner Studies and Professor of English (2013)

School of Engineering, Faculty Service Award

• Dana Reinemann - Associate Professor of Biomedical Engineering and Affiliate Associate Professor of Chemical Engineering (2020)

Sanford and Susan Thomas Senior Professor Research Award in Social Sciences

Sanford & Susan Thomas Award in the Social Sciences is given annually to outstanding tenured UM faculty members in recognition of sustained exemplary work in research at the national/international level.

• Stephanie Elisabeth Miller - Associate Professor of Psychology and Provost Faculty Research Scholar for Institutional Transformation (2021)
• Conor M Dowling - Professor of Political Science (2019)

University of Mississippi Humanities Teacher of the Year

The College of Liberal Arts and the Mississippi Humanities Council co-sponsor this award to highlight an outstanding humanities faculty member each fall during Arts and Humanities Month in October.

• Patrick E Alexander - Associate Professor of English and African American Studies (2020)
• Brad L Cook - Professor of Classics (2019)
• HILARY WILLS BECKER - ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF CLASSICS (2015)
• Judson D Watson - Howry Chair in Faulkner Studies and Professor of English (2014)
• Felice A Coles - Professor of Modern Languages (2013)
• Jeffrey T Jackson - Chair and Professor of Sociology (2012)
• Beth Ann Fennelly - Distinguished Professor of English (2011)
• Jason E Klodt - Associate Professor of Modern Languages (2010)
• John R Neff - Associate Professor of History and Director of Civil War Research Center (2009)
• Daniel Edmund O'Sullivan - Chair and Professor of Modern Languages (2008)
• Jeffrey R Watt - Cook Chair and Professor Emeritus of History (2007)
• Ann Fisher-Wirth - Professor Emerita of English (2006)
• Aileen Ajootian - Professor of Classics & Art (2005)
• Donald L Dyer - Associate Dean for Faculty & Academic Affairs and Distinguished Professor of Modern Languages (2004)
• Ethel Young Scurlock - Dean of the Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College and Associate Professor of English and African American Studies (2003)
• William F Lawhead - Professor Emeritus of Philosophy and Religion (2002)
• BENJAMIN F FISHER - Professor Emeritus of English (2001)
• Kathryn B McKee - Director of the Center for the Study of Southern Culture, McMullan Professor of Southern Studies, and Professor of English (2001)
• MARY E STUCKEY - PROFESSOR OF POLITICAL SCIENCE (1999)
• WINTHROP D JORDAN - WILLIAM F WINTER PROFESSOR OF HISTORY AND PROFESSOR OF AFRICAN AMERICAN STUDIES (1998)
• CHARLES R WILSON - Professor Emeritus of History and Southern Studies (1997)
• COLBY H KULLMAN - Professor Emeritus of English (1995)

WOW! Faculty Fellows Award

The WOW! Fellow highlights the innovation and sound instructional practices of online instructors at UM and affords the opportunity to learn from peer instruction and conversation.

• Carey Bernini Dowling - Instructional Professor in Psychology (2022)
• Marc Watkins - Lecturer in Composition and Rhetoric and Assistant Director of Academic Innovation (2022)

Melinda & Ben Yarbrough, M.D., Sr Research Award in Natural Science & Math

Melinda & Ben Yarbrough, M.D., Senior Research Award given to tenured faculty in Natural Sciences or Mathematics for national/international research, scholarship & creative achievement of scholarly influence & positive contributions to their department.

• Jared Heath Delcamp - Associate Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry (2022)