AUSTIN, Texas — Eight faculty members at The University of Texas at Austin have been named recipients of the President’s Associates Teaching Excellence Awards for the 2023-2024 academic year. The awards, which recognize educational innovators who demonstrate exceptional undergraduate and graduate teaching, were announced by President Jay Hartzell.
President Hartzell emphasized the significant impact of the faculty members on students, stating, “Our faculty members play a transformational role in the lives of our students and prepare those students to impact the world.” He further highlighted the importance of teaching excellence in attracting high-caliber students to the university.
The President’s Associates, a group of friends of the University dedicated to advancing education and research, make these awards possible. Each recipient will receive a monetary award of $5,000 in recognition of their outstanding contributions to teaching and educational innovation.
The recipients of the President’s Associates Teaching Excellence Awards join a prestigious group of educators who have excelled in engaging with curriculum reform and demonstrating consistent excellence in teaching. The university expressed gratitude to the President’s Associates for recognizing the value and importance of the faculty members’ work.
The University of Texas at Austin 2024 acknowledges that these awards represent a commitment to promoting excellence in education and research at the university.
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