University Programs
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.
- James G Vaughan - Director Emeritus of the Haley Barbour Center for Manufacturing Excellence; F.A.P. Barnard Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Mechanical Engineering; Associate Dean Emeritus of the School of Engineering (1998)
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.
- Vivian Ibrahim-Dinius - Croft Associate Professor of History & International Studies (2020)
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.
- Gerard J Buskes - PROFESSOR OF MATHEMATICS (2016)
- Ethel Young Scurlock - DIRECTOR OF AFRICAN AMERICAN STUDIES, ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OF ENGLISH AND SENIOR FELLOW OF LUCKYDAY RESIDENTIAL COLLEGE (2003)
- Douglass Sullivan-Gonzalez - DEAN OF THE SALLY MCDONNELL BARKSDALE HONORS COLLEGE AND PROFESSOR OF HISTORY (2001)
Award for Excellence in Promoting Inclusiveness in Graduate Education
- Gerard J Buskes - PROFESSOR OF MATHEMATICS (2011)
- MICHAEL W JOHANSSON - DIRECTOR OF INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS (2008)
- John S Williamson - Professor Emeritus of Medical Chemistry & Research Professor Emeritus in the Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Director of Research Development and Associate Director of Projects (2008)
Staff Council Award - Overall
- Brenda P Brannan - Executive Assistant (2002)
- Bonita P Brown - PROJECT COORDINATOR (1990)
Staff Council Award - EEO3
- Penny D Leeton - Program Manager of Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College (2010)
- MAX R MILLER - ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF PROJECTS (1999)
Staff Council Award - EEO4
- Brenda P Brannan - Executive Assistant (1995)
- Bonita P Brown - PROJECT COORDINATOR (1990)
Staff Council Award - EEO5
- Lee H Dean - Information Technology Specialist (2003)
School of Engineering, Junior Faculty Research Award
- Ellen Lackey - Emerita Professor of Mechanical Engineering and Director of Composite Materials Research Group Test Facilities (2009)
Outstanding Staff Award
A staff member of the School of Engineering who has demonstrated exemplary service, leadership, and commitment.
- Aubrey D Bolen - Staff Assistant (2010)
Faculty Achievement Award
The Faculty Achievement Award is given annually to recognize unusual effort in the classroom, involvement with students, and active scholarship.
- Ellen Lackey - Emerita Professor of Mechanical Engineering and Director of Composite Materials Research Group Test Facilities (1999)
- John W Winkle - Professor Emeritus of Politica Science and Sally McDonnell Barkdsdale Honors College (1992)
- James G Vaughan - Director Emeritus of the Haley Barbour Center for Manufacturing Excellence; F.A.P. Barnard Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Mechanical Engineering; Associate Dean Emeritus of the School of Engineering (1989)
Frist Service Award
- Ryan Lowery Upshaw - ASSISTANT DEAN FOR STUDENT SERVICES (2018)
- MICHAEL W JOHANSSON - DIRECTOR OF INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS (2009)
- John W Winkle - Professor Emeritus of Politica Science and Sally McDonnell Barkdsdale Honors College (2006)
- MAX R MILLER - ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF PROJECTS (2002)
- VAUGHN L GRISHAM - PROFESSOR EMERITUS AND DIRECTOR OF THE GOEORGE MCLEAN CENTER FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT (1998)
- VIRGINIA MARGARET PATTERSON - ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR II (1997)
- Patricia C Treloar - DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENTAL STUDIES (1996)
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.
- Jason E Ritchie - ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OF CHEMISTRY & BIOCHEMISTRY (2007)
- Cornelis Gispen - Visiting Professor Emeritus of International Studies (1994)
- Gerard J Buskes - PROFESSOR OF MATHEMATICS (1992)
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.
- Ethel Young Scurlock - DIRECTOR OF AFRICAN AMERICAN STUDIES, ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OF ENGLISH AND SENIOR FELLOW OF LUCKYDAY RESIDENTIAL COLLEGE (2011)
- Ronald A Schroeder - Professor Emeritus of English (2001)
- James G Vaughan - Director Emeritus of the Haley Barbour Center for Manufacturing Excellence; F.A.P. Barnard Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Mechanical Engineering; Associate Dean Emeritus of the School of Engineering (1991)
- Natalie Schroeder - Professor Emeritus of English (1987)
- John W Winkle - Professor Emeritus of Politica Science and Sally McDonnell Barkdsdale Honors College (1980)
- VAUGHN L GRISHAM - PROFESSOR EMERITUS AND DIRECTOR OF THE GOEORGE MCLEAN CENTER FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT (1978)
School of Engineering, Faculty Teaching Award
- Ellen Lackey - Emerita Professor of Mechanical Engineering and Director of Composite Materials Research Group Test Facilities (2007)
School of Engineering Outstanding Teacher of the Year
- James G Vaughan - Director Emeritus of the Haley Barbour Center for Manufacturing Excellence; F.A.P. Barnard Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Mechanical Engineering; Associate Dean Emeritus of the School of Engineering (2008)
- Ellen Lackey - Emerita Professor of Mechanical Engineering and Director of Composite Materials Research Group Test Facilities (2003)
School of Pharmacy Faculty Research Award
- John S Williamson - Professor Emeritus of Medical Chemistry & Research Professor Emeritus in the Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Director of Research Development and Associate Director of Projects (2006)
School of Pharmacy Faculty Service Award
- John S Williamson - Professor Emeritus of Medical Chemistry & Research Professor Emeritus in the Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Director of Research Development and Associate Director of Projects (1998)
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.
- Ethel Young Scurlock - DIRECTOR OF AFRICAN AMERICAN STUDIES, ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OF ENGLISH AND SENIOR FELLOW OF LUCKYDAY RESIDENTIAL COLLEGE (2003)
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