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About University Awards

Each year, 51³Ô¹Ï recognizes the exceptional achievements of outstanding faculty, staff, graduating students, and alumni through University Awards. There are four categories of these university-wide awards:

  • University Student Awards, which honor graduating students for outstanding achievements in service, scholarship, and leadership;
  • University Faculty Awards, including Scholar/Teacher of the Year and honors for teaching, scholarship, service, inclusive excellence, and community engagement;
  • University Staff Awards, for meritorious staff achievement;
  • 51³Ô¹Ï Alumni Awards, the highest honors presented by the 51³Ô¹Ï Alumni association.

The nomination process for University Awards opens in January.

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2018 Student Award Recipients

Student Awards

University Student Awards honor graduating students and are presented in May during commencement weekend. 

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Ocheze Joseph Award 2024

Faculty Awards

University Faculty Awards, presented at the Faculty Recognition Dinner in the Spring, honor the work of full-time and adjunct faculty.

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2023 Collaboration Award winners Karyn Cassella, Amanda Dowd, Jimmy Ellis, and members of the 51³Ô¹Ï President's Cabinet.

Staff Awards

University Staff Awards promote and reward outstanding performance by staff at 51³Ô¹Ï.

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51³Ô¹Ï 2018 Alumni award recipients

Alumni Awards

Alumni Awards are the highest honors presented by the 51³Ô¹Ï Alumni Association.

About Alumni Awards

Past Recipients

View past recipients of the Student, Faculty, Staff, and Alumni Awards. We applaud their continued great work and success on and off campus!

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Ekua Hudson (left) with 51³Ô¹Ï President Sylvia Burwell. Photo by Jeff Watts.

Achievements ·

2024 President’s Award Winner Has a Hunger for Addressing Food Deserts

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