Faculty Recognition

Faculty Recognition

The University of Richmond encourages, supports, and recognizes outstanding contributions to the campus community by our faculty.

Professor speaking to students in his office

Endowed Chairs, Professorships, and Fellowships

Funded by donor generosity, endowed chairs, professorships, and fellowships, allow the University to recruit the most talented teacher-scholars to Richmond, retain our existing outstanding faculty members, and invest in innovative pedagogical approaches.
Learn More
A professor showing a student technology

Distinguished Educator Awards

Since 1975, when the Cabell Foundation made a grant to the University for use in attracting and retaining outstanding faculty, the Distinguished Educator Awards have honored excellence in teaching. Please review the guidelines for more information on nomination and selection. 

Learn More

Colloquy

Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2024, an annual event to mark the official start of the academic year, Colloquy provides an opportunity for faculty and staff to come together to recognize Distinguished Educator and Distinguished Scholarship Award recipients, and the installation of newly appointed endowed position holders. 
Watch Last Year's Colloquy
Students at a table having a conversation with a professor

Distinguished Scholarship Awards

The Distinguished Scholarship Award recognizes full-time faculty of the University for a consistent record of outstanding contributions in scholarship as documented through published research, scholarship, or creative expression. Please review the guidelines for more information on nomination and selection. 

Learn More
Several faculty members sit in a meeting talking.

Distinguished Faculty Service Awards

The Distinguished Faculty Service Award recognizes full-time faculty of the University for a record of outstanding contributions in service to the University. Please review the guidelines for more information on nomination and selection. 

Learn More

Faculty Accomplishments Reception

The Faculty Accomplishments Reception is an annual event held in honor of faculty successes in the form of research and scholarly publications, as well as creative achievements in the visual and performing arts. The event honors work from the prior calendar year.
2024 Program

Faculty Accomplishments

Dr. David E. Wilkins
Wilkins Published

David Wilkins, professor of leadership studies, co-edited with Shelly Hulse Wilkins, "Of Living Stone: Perspectives on Continuous Knowledge and the Work of Vine Deloria, Jr.," published by Fulcrum Publishing.

View Bio
Dr. David E. Wilkins
Wilkins Published

David Wilkins, professor of leadership studies, published "Indigenous Governance: Clans, Constitutions, and Consent" with Oxford University Press. 

View Bio
Mickey Quiñones
Article Highlights Robins School's Impressive Career Outcomes

Poets&Quants for Undergrads interviewed Dean Quinones about the school's career outcomes, including full-time employment rats that are consistently top of class. Read about what makes the Robins School unique.  

View Bio
Dr. Sandra J. Peart
Peart Awarded

The History of Economics Society awarded Sandra J. Peart, dean of the Jepson School, its 2024 Distinguished Fellow Prize for her lifetime contributions to the study of the history of economics.

View Bio
Load More Accomplishments