The Academic Honors Banquet, hosted by the Office of the Provost, recognizes the outstanding accomplishments of the university’s faculty, staff, and students in academia and research.
Awards presented at the Academic Honors Banquet
- Alexander Prize
- Excellence in Academic Outreach
- Excellence in Advising
- Excellence in Teaching
- Extraordinary Graduate Student Teaching
- Jefferson Prize
- L. R. Hesler Award
- Professional Promise in Research and Creative Achievement
- Research and Creative Achievement
- Success in Multidisciplinary Research
- Undergraduate Research Mentor of the Year
- Undergraduate Researcher of the Year
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Information about the nomination process for these awards can be found on the Academic Honors Banquet website. | ![]() |