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 - ASSOCIATE DEAN, FAP BARNARD DISTINGUISHED PROFESSOR OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING AND INTERIM DIRECTOR OF THE CENTER FOR MANUFACTURING EXCELLENCE (CME) (1998)
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.
- Ethel Young Scurlock - ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OF ENGLISH AND AFRICAN-AMERICAN STUDIES (2003)
- Douglass Sullivan-Gonzalez - DEAN, SALLY MCDONNELL BARKSDALE HONORS COLLEGE AND ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OF HISTORY (2001)
Award for Excellence in Promoting Inclusiveness in Graduate Education
- John S Williamson - PROFESSOR OF MEDICINAL CHEMISTRY AND RESEARCH PROFESSOR IN THE RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES (2008)
Staff Council Award - Overall
- Brenda P Brannan - EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT (2002)
- Bonita P Brown - ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR I (1990)
Staff Council Award - EEO3
- MAX R MILLER - ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF ENROLLMENT SERVICES (1999)
Staff Council Award - EEO4
- Brenda P Brannan - EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT (1995)
- Bonita P Brown - ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR I (1990)
Staff Council Award - EEO5
- Lee H Dean - COORDINATOR OF INTERACTIVE VIDEO NETWORK (2003)
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 - INTERIM ASSISTANT CHAIR & ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING AND DIRECTOR OF COMPOSITE MATERIALS RESEARCH GROUP TEST FACILITIES (1999)
- John W Winkle - PROFESSOR OF POLITICAL SCIENCE (1992)
- James G Vaughan - ASSOCIATE DEAN, FAP BARNARD DISTINGUISHED PROFESSOR OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING AND INTERIM DIRECTOR OF THE CENTER FOR MANUFACTURING EXCELLENCE (CME) (1989)
Frist Service Award
- John W Winkle - PROFESSOR OF POLITICAL SCIENCE (2006)
- MAX R MILLER - ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF ENROLLMENT SERVICES (2002)
- VAUGHN L GRISHAM - PROFESSOR EMERITUS AND DIRECTOR EMERITUS OF THE GEORGE MCLEAN CENTER FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT (1998)
- VIRGINIA MARGARET PATTERSON - ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR II (1997)
- Patricia C Treloar - ACTING DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENTAL STUDIES AND INSTRUCTOR IN MATHEMATICS (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 AND BIOCHEMISTRY (2007)
- 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.
- James G Vaughan - ASSOCIATE DEAN, FAP BARNARD DISTINGUISHED PROFESSOR OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING AND INTERIM DIRECTOR OF THE CENTER FOR MANUFACTURING EXCELLENCE (CME) (1991)
- John W Winkle - PROFESSOR OF POLITICAL SCIENCE (1980)
- VAUGHN L GRISHAM - PROFESSOR EMERITUS AND DIRECTOR EMERITUS OF THE GEORGE MCLEAN CENTER FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT (1978)
School of Engineering, Faculty Teaching Award
- Ellen Lackey - INTERIM ASSISTANT CHAIR & ASSOCIATE 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 - ASSOCIATE DEAN, FAP BARNARD DISTINGUISHED PROFESSOR OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING AND INTERIM DIRECTOR OF THE CENTER FOR MANUFACTURING EXCELLENCE (CME) (2008)
- Ellen Lackey - INTERIM ASSISTANT CHAIR & ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING AND DIRECTOR OF COMPOSITE MATERIALS RESEARCH GROUP TEST FACILITIES (2003)
School of Pharmacy Faculty Research Award
- John S Williamson - PROFESSOR OF MEDICINAL CHEMISTRY AND RESEARCH PROFESSOR IN THE RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES (2006)
School of Pharmacy Faculty Service Award
- John S Williamson - PROFESSOR OF MEDICINAL CHEMISTRY AND RESEARCH PROFESSOR IN THE RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES (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 - ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OF ENGLISH AND AFRICAN-AMERICAN STUDIES (2003)
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