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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
- President’s Award for Faculty and Academic Professionals (see below for nomination instructions) – President’s Award deadline: February 5, 2021
- Award for Excellence in Global Learning (Faculty) – deadline: February 5, 2021
- Award for Excellence in Curricular Innovation – deadline: February 5, 2021
- Award for Excellence in Online Teaching – deadline: February 5, 2021
- Award for Liberal Studies Excellence – deadline: February 5, 2021
- College Teachers of the Year (contact the deans office for each 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:
Fulbright Scholars
The Fulbright Program is a prestigious grant that promotes improved relationships between the United States and other countries.
Previous NAU Fulbright Recipients
President’s Distinguished Teaching Fellows
The President’s Distinguished Teaching Fellowship is an annual award to recognize outstanding scholarly teachers. Nomination deadline – October 7.
Learn more about the award and the President’s Distinguished Teaching Fellows.