Message from the Chancellor

Robert J. Jones

Congratulations on behalf of the leadership, faculty, students, and staff of the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. These awards place a well-deserved spotlight on the excellence of our undergraduate and graduate educators, advisors, and mentors. I am continuously inspired by the breadth of talent at this university, and it is your contributions, passion, and creativity that make a significant impact on the students here. You exemplify our important mission to equip our students to go out into the world as innovative problem solvers to make societal change. We recognize you for your dedication and success, and we are grateful you are part of the Illinois family.

Message from the Provost

John Coleman

I am honored to congratulate the exceptional faculty, aspiring faculty, teaching assistants, mentors, advisors, and support staff being recognized with awards for elevating our teaching mission. The honorees of the teaching excellence awards make it possible to deliver the world-class instruction that is a hallmark of this university. These awards are particularly special because you, the recipients, have been nominated and recognized for excellence by your peers and by your students. Each and every day, because of your dedication and creativity, our students enjoy the kind of transformational educational experiences that shape their futures and that in turn will shape the futures of their families and communities. Thank you for your dedication and commitment to excellence in this noble work.