The college’s faculty and staff are extraordinary, and each year we recognize members of our community who go above and beyond in their teaching, workplace and outreach efforts through our Excellence Awards program.
Staff Awards
The college's staff provide critical, exceptional support for its educational and research programs.
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Teaching Awards
The College of Natural Sciences places an extraordinary emphasis on teaching and advising, and is proud to have a large number of award-winning faculty and advisors.
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Outreach Awards
The college celebrates faculty and staff whose efforts to impact the community go above and beyond the day-to-day responsibilities of their job.
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Honoring Diversity & Inclusivity
The College of Natural Sciences values the academic and community benefits that result from diversity, equity, and inclusion across campus. Special recognition, by way of CNS Diversity & Inclusivity Awards, will honor outstanding accomplishments of faculty, staff, students, and academic or administrative units whose powerful actions support the development of a diverse and inclusive university community. Consideration of such accomplishments is integrated into the teaching, outreach, and staff nomination forms and review criteria.