Founders Day 2026 Nomination Deadline
January 9, 2026
Outstanding Faculty Awards (Teaching, Engagement, Scholarship)
- Tenure Track Teaching: 2026 Outstanding Tenure Track Faculty Teaching Award
- Non-Tenure Track Teaching: 2026 Outstanding Non-Tenure Track Faculty Teaching Award
- Engagement: 2026 Outstanding Faculty Engagement Award
- Scholarship: 2026 Outstanding Faculty Scholarship Award
Outstanding Staff Awards (Clerical Staff, Service Staff, Management and Professional Staff, Administrative Leaders)
- Employee of the Year: 2026 Nomination for Employee of the Year Award
Outstanding Student Awards (Undergraduate and Graduate)
- Student of the Year: 2026 Nomination for Student Service of the Year Award
Nominations must be submitted by 5 p.m. on Friday, January 9, 2026, to be considered for these awards.
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