An Unceasing Commitment to Transforming the Minds and Hearts of Students

It’s nearly impossible to forget that person, the one who not only believed in you but also helped you realize your potential and set you firmly on the lifelong path to knowledge and discovery.

Below are six extraordinary educators in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences who pursue as their shared goal to inspire their students to think critically, creatively and independently. These special teachers are preparing their students for more than merely passing the next test, writing the next paper or fulfilling the next academic requirement; they are preparing their students for a lifetime of learning and discovery.

These stories also serve as a testament to the College’s unwavering commitment to the education of its students, an education that depends on outstanding faculty members who put as their first priority the intellectual development of their students. The knowledge that students gain as a result of these teachers’ applied talents, expertise, energies and commitment to the classroom culminates in an enriched and incomparable college experience characterized by a two-fold purpose: exceptional teaching and inspired learning.