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 - INTERIM DIRECTOR OF THE CENTER FOR MANUFACTURING EXCELLENCE AND FAP BARNARD DISTINGUISHED PROFESSOR OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING (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 AND SENIOR FELLOW OF LUCKYDAY RESIDENTIAL COLLEGE (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 - PROJECT COORDINATOR (1990)
Staff Council Award - EEO1
- David K Wells - SENIOR ASSOCIATE ATHLETIC DIRECTOR FOR COMPLIANCE (1991)
Staff Council Award - EEO3
- Penny D Leeton - COORDINATOR OF SALLY MCDONNELL BARKSDALE HONORS COLLEGE (2010)
- MAX R MILLER - ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF ENROLLMENT SERVICES (1999)
Staff Council Award - EEO4
- Brenda P Brannan - EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT (1995)
- Bonita P Brown - PROJECT COORDINATOR (1990)
Staff Council Award - EEO5
- Lee H Dean - COORDINATOR OF INTERACTIVE VIDEO NETWORK (2003)
School of Engineering, Junior Faculty Research Award
- Ellen Lackey - PROFESSOR OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING AND DIRECTOR OF COMPOSITE MATERIALS RESEARCH GROUP TEST FACILITIES (2009)
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 - 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 - INTERIM DIRECTOR OF THE CENTER FOR MANUFACTURING EXCELLENCE AND FAP BARNARD DISTINGUISHED PROFESSOR OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING (1989)
Frist Service Award
- John W Winkle - PROFESSOR OF POLITICAL SCIENCE (2006)
- James M O'Neal - COORDINATOR OF HEALTH PROFESSIONS ADVISING AND ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OF CHEMISTRY & BIOCHEMISTRY (2003)
- MAX R MILLER - ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF ENROLLMENT SERVICES (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 AND BIOCHEMISTRY (2007)
- Cornelis Gispen - EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE CROFT INSTITUTE AND PROFESSOR OF HISTORY (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.
- James G Vaughan - INTERIM DIRECTOR OF THE CENTER FOR MANUFACTURING EXCELLENCE AND FAP BARNARD DISTINGUISHED PROFESSOR OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING (1991)
- John W Winkle - PROFESSOR OF POLITICAL SCIENCE (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 - 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 - INTERIM DIRECTOR OF THE CENTER FOR MANUFACTURING EXCELLENCE AND FAP BARNARD DISTINGUISHED PROFESSOR OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING (2008)
- Ellen Lackey - 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 AND SENIOR FELLOW OF LUCKYDAY RESIDENTIAL COLLEGE (2003)
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