University Professor Awards

Executive Vice President and Provost Donald J. Leo and and Sam Kizer
From left, Executive Vice President and Provost Donald J. Leo and and Sam Kizer

The University Professor program recognizes outstanding teaching at the university, and benefits faculty and students alike. The selection process begins with nominations from the student body. Since its founding in 1970, the University Professor program has recognized more than 250 professors for their teaching excellence - University Professor Previous Winners. Below are the most recent University Professors from the College of Arts & Sciences:

  • Sam Kizer, Assistant Professor of Instruction in Sociology, 2025-26
  • María Postigo, Associate Professor of Instruction, Modern Languages, 2024-2025
  • Linda Rice, James S. Reid/Standard Products Company Professor of Humanities, English, 2024-2025
  • Kathleen Sullivan, Professor, Political Science, 2024-2025
  • Edmond Chang, English, 2023-2024
  • Kevin Uhalde, History, 2023-2024
  • Linda Zionkowski, English, 2023-2024
  • Ryan Fogt, Geography, 2022-2023
  • Tony M. Vinci, English, 2021-22
  • DeLysa Burnier, Political Science, 2020-21
  • Linda Joan Zionkowski, English, 2020-21
  • Jana B. Houser, Geography, 2019-20
  • Morgan L. Vis, Environmental & Plant Biology, 2019-20