Faculty Exemplars

We are proud of our faculty and value their accomplishments. See our community of high-achieving students, faculty, staff and alumni in the Northern Arizona University Community of Distinction 

Awards and Recognitions

The deadline for the following awards will be announced in Fall 2021:

• President’s Award for Faculty and Academic Professionals (see below for nomination instructions) – President’s Award deadline
• Award for Excellence in Global Learning
• Award for Excellence in Curriculum Innovation 
• Award for Excellence in Online Teaching
• Award for Liberal Studies Excellence 
• Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Inquiry & Creativity

Deadlines for the following awards can be obtained by contacting the Dean’s office for each college:

• College Teachers of the Year (deadlines vary by college)

Regents’ Professor

Regents’ Professors are exceptional faculty scholars who have earned national and international recognition, and made a unique contribution to the university through teaching, scholarship, research, or creative work.

President’s Award

The President’s Award recognizes faculty and scholars for outstanding contributions, achievements, and service to the university. View the award’s:

• past recipients
• nomination procedure
• nomination form

Fulbright Scholars

The Fulbright Program is a prestigious grant that promotes improved relationships between the United States and other countries.

Fulbright Directory

Learn more about the President’s Distinguished Teaching Fellows award and the NAU Teaching Academy.