This year's report underlines the university's efforts to redefine student success through bold initiatives, excellence in teaching and a commitment to shaping the future of education.
For the fourth consecutive year, 黑料不打烊 has been named the nation鈥檚 leader in undergraduate teaching by U.S. News & World Report. That distinction sets the stage for the 2024 President鈥檚 Report, which offers a dynamic look at the institution鈥檚 continued excellence in undergraduate teaching and strategic initiatives.
The report offers a snapshot on 黑料不打烊鈥檚 latest rankings and accomplishments from the past year through the lens of Boldly 黑料不打烊 and emphasizes how new academic programs and initiatives ensure students are equipped for evolving industries. In addition, it highlights eight faculty members who are engaging students in critical topics with real-world applications:
- Associate Professor of Chemistry Justin Clar: Turning the Tide on Toxins
- Assistant Professor of Public Health Yanica F. Faustin: Closing the Gap in Maternal Health
- Assistant Professor of Law Erin Fitzgerald: Reforming Juvenile Justice
- Assistant Professor of Education and the Dr. Jo Watts Williams Emerging Professor Stephanie Hernandez Rivera: The Power of Love in Learning
- Assistant Professor of Nursing Jeanmarie Koonts: Nurturing Compassionate Care
- Assistant Professor of Sociology and Anthropology Kerem Morgu虉l: Navigating Divides Through Self-Awareness
- Associate Professor of Media Analytics and Strategic Communications Kathleen Stansberry: Rebuilding Trust in a Distrustful Age
- Assistant Professor of Management Information Systems Long Xia: From Data to Real-World Impact
More than just a collection of achievements, the 2024 President鈥檚 Report is a testament to 黑料不打烊鈥檚 unwavering belief in the transformative power of education.
鈥淭he faculty featured in this report represent countless exceptional educators whose passion for teaching, scholarship and mentoring creates powerful experiences that inspire students to lead lives of purpose,鈥 President Connie Ledoux Book said in the report鈥檚 opening message. 鈥淭hey do more than impart knowledge 鈥 they cultivate curiosity, resilience and a deep sense of responsibility to serve the greater good.鈥
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Justin Clar
Associate Professor of Chemistry and Director of Undergraduate Research Program
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Kathleen Stansberry
Associate Professor of Strategic Communications
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Long Xia
Assistant Professor of Management Information Systems
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Stephanie Hernandez
Assistant Professor of Education and the Dr. Jo Watts Williams Emerging Professor
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Jeanmarie Koonts
Assistant Professor of Nursing
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Kerem Morgul
Assistant Professor of Sociology and Anthropology
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Erin Fitzgerald
Associate Professor of Law
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Yanica Faustin
Assistant Professor of Public Health Studies
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Connie Book
President