University of Minnesota System-wide Awards
Horace T. Morse Award for Outstanding Contributions to Undergraduate Education
Each year since 1965-66, the University of Minnesota has recognized a select group of faculty members for their outstanding contributions to undergraduate education. This honor is awarded to exceptional candidates nominated by colleges in their quest to identify excellence in undergraduate education.
Associate Professor of Philosophy Jeanine Weekes Schroer, and Associate Professor of American Indian Studies Carter Meland of UMD’s College of Arts, Humanities, & Social Sciences (CAHSS) were each chosen to receive the Horace T. Morse Award for Outstanding Contributions to Undergraduate Education for 2024-25.
Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Award
This award honors faculty who have done significant research, teaching or service/leadership to advance justice, equity, diversity and inclusion at the University, in the person's field of study, or in our broader community. These awards are meant to advance and elevate equity work; provide funding in recognition of the value of that work; and showcase critical scholarship, pedagogy, and community engagement.
Associate Professor of Communication Ryan Goei of UMD's College of Arts, Humanities, & Social Sciences will receive the Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Award for 2024-25.
John Tate Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Advising
The Tate Awards serve to recognize and reward high-quality academic advising. They call attention to the contribution academic advising makes to helping students formulate and achieve intellectual, career, and personal goals. By highlighting examples of outstanding advising, the Tate Awards identify professional models and celebrate the role that academic advising plays in the University’s educational mission.
Associate professor of Art History Jennifer Webb has been chosen to receive the 2025 John Tate Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Advising. Webb was recognized for her commitment to creating a students-first culture and her work as an advisor, mentor, and role model for students at the University of MInnesota Duluth (UMD). University of Minnesota Campus-level Awards
McKnight Presidential Fellows Award
This is a three-year award given to those granted both tenure and promotion to associate professor in an academic year. It recognizes recipients who are recommended by their college deans as being truly outstanding in their fields. The award is based on research and scholarly excellence, leadership, potential to build top-tier programs, and ability to advance University of Minnesota priorities.
University of Minnesota Duluth Awards
Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Teaching
The Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Teaching recognizes faculty who have made contributions to the teaching mission of UMD that are of extraordinary quality and reflect UMD’s emphasis on high quality undergraduate and graduate education. This award honors faculty for innovative pedagogy, development of creative and critical thinking, student mentoring, commitment to liberal education, and leadership and impact within a department.
English, Linguistics, & Writing Studies faculty Rebecca Boyle will receive the Chancellor's Awards for Excellence in Teaching and Outstanding Public Service for 2024-25.
Chancellor’s Award for Outstanding Public Service
This award honors faculty who have demonstrated extraordinary and sustained commitment to public service and community engagement. It recognizes faculty who have integrated civic and community engagement in their teaching; shown leadership in advancing students’ civic learning; conducted community-based research; fostered community partnerships; promoted the scholarship of engagement among his/her colleagues; or made contributions to positive change on issues of public concern.
English, Linguistics, & Writing Studies faculty Burke Scarbrough will receive the Chancellor's Awards for Excellence in Public Engagement for 2024-25.
Chancellor’s Distinguished Research/Creative Activity Award
Faculty members who receive this award are honored for their excellence in research or creative activity, scholarly or artistic contributions to individual disciplines, and dedication to student research.
Outstanding Undergraduate Faculty Advisor Award
The Outstanding Faculty Advisor Award is given each year to faculty members who have demonstrated outstanding service to their undergraduate students.
Outstanding Graduate Faculty Advisor Award
This award is presented each year to faculty members who have demonstrated outstanding service to their graduate students.
Outstanding Staff Awards
Jody O’Connor, American Indian Learning Resource Center
Bridget Park, Geography and Philosophy