Award Winners

The Office of the Provost takes great pride in celebrating faculty and staff excellence at the University of South Carolina. Spanning diverse disciplines and boasting impressive resumes of accomplishments, the 2025 awardees exemplify a steadfast commitment to academic excellence, flourishing research and transformative teaching in our university community.

USC Columbia Teaching Awards

Zachary Winkelmann, Arnold School of Public Health

Zachary Winkelmann is a clinical assistant professor in the department of Exercise Science for the Arnold School of Public Health and is entering his sixth year of service at USC. As both a professor and post-professional athletic clinical education coordinator, Winkelmann instructs his students using a patient-centered approach with an emphasis in simulation-based learning in order to allow every student that leaves the program with a patient encounter on the same topic they have studied within the classroom before they enter the field of practice. By integrating practical, hands-on experiences into the curriculum. Winkelmann strives to make the classroom a supportive and collaborative learning environment with experiential learning as a core component to every course. He is respected and valued by the graduate and undergraduate students he mentors, as well as the administrators, faculty, staff, and peers that encounter his innovative work.

Megan Robinson Tran, College of Pharmacy

Megan Robinson Tran is a clinical assistant professor in the College of Pharmacy. Having received her Doctor of Pharmacy from USC in 2009, Tran returned to the university in 2020 as a professor after working in a full-time clinical practice, and uses student feedback to guide her teaching methods. She understands that each course contains students who excel with different instruction techniques or study methods, but that all learners should leave the course with a strong grasp of whole-patient care, problem analysis, and risk mitigation. With student and faculty feedback, Tran has made a positive impact on both her students and their learning outcomes with engaging instructional methods and supplemental material that allows both active and reflective learners opportunities to explore the course material in independent and collaborative ways. As the current chair of the Curriculum Committee, Tran serves an important role in guiding the development of curriculum in the College of Pharmacy.

Year	Recipient	College, School or Department
2024	Joynelle Jackson	College of Nursing
2024	Sara Finley Lindsey	School of Medicine
2023	Alicia Flach	Exercise Science
2023	Christina Cox	Clinical Pharmacy and Outcomes Sciences
2022	James Cook	Obstetrics and Gynecology
2022	Michaela Almgren	Clinical Pharmacy and Outcomes Sciences
2021	Eboni Harris	College of Nursing, Master’s Entry into Practice Nursing Program
2021	Kathy Quarles-Moore	College of Pharmacy, Clinical Pharmacy and Outcomes Sciences (CPOS)
2020	Jeff Hall	Family and Preventive Medicine
2020	Andrew Sides	Internal Medicine
2019	Sheryl Mitchell	Nursing
2019	Celeste Caulder	Pharmacy
2018	Brian Keisler	Medicine
2018	Karen Worthy	Nursing
2017	Julie Justo	Clinical Pharmacy & Outcomes
2017	Sabra Custer	Nursing
2016	Selina McKinney	Nursing
2015	De Anna Cox	Nursing
2015	Brianne Dunn	Pharmacy
2014	LeAnn Norris	Pharmacy
2014	Katherine Chappell	Nursing
2013	Allen Brett	Medicine
2013	Scott Sutton	Pharmacy
2012	Brandon Bookstaver	Pharmacy
2012	Charles Carter	Medicine
2011	Betsy Blake	Pharmacy
2011	Rachel Brown	Medicine

See the list of Garnet Apple award winners on the Center for Teaching Excellence website.

Greg Carbone, McCausland College of Arts and Sciences

Greg Carbone is a professor in the department of Geography. Carbone, noted for his research in meteorology and climate science, is celebrated for his dynamic and innovative teaching methods. Known for his enthusiasm and creativity in the classroom, Carbone is constantly updating his course material to reflect the latest scientific developments and incorporating real-time weather data into his course. The course that Carbone teaches most often is GEOG 202: Weather and Climate. While some would view this class as a chore, Carbone approaches it with joy. He loves introducing students to the world of meteorology and climate. Similarly, while some may settle into a routine of teaching the same course over and over, Carbone is constantly innovating and improving the course. He is always designing new assignments and lab activities, updating the material with the latest science, and incorporating current happenings into nearly every lecture. It is not uncommon to find him pulling new forecasts and satellite images before class so that he can use the weather of the moment to reinforce the fundamentals covered in the course. Carbone recognizes that to teach well, we must try new methods and adapt to our changing students.

Year	Recipient	College, School or Department
2024	Ken Shimizu	Chemistry and Biochemistry
2023	Northrop Davis	Media Arts
2022	Tammi Richardson	Biological Sciences; Earth, Ocean and Environment
2021	Sanjay Ahire	Management Science
2020	Amit Almor	Psychology
2019	Donna Chen	Chemistry & Biochemistry
2018	Bradford Collins	Visual Art and Design
2017	Clifford Leaman	Music
2016	Maria Girardi	Mathematics
2015	David Reisman	Biological Sciences
2014	Rekha Patel	Biological Sciences
2013	Claudia Benitez-Nelson	Earth and Ocean Sciences
2012	Milind Kunchur	Physics and Astronomy
2011	James S. Cutsinger	Religious Studies
2010	Robert Jesselson	School of Music
2009	Susan Anderson	Theatre and Dance
2008	Sanjib R. Mishra	Physics and Astronomy
2007	Thomas Hilbish	Biological Sciences
2006	Tangali S. Sudarshan	Electrical Engineering
2005	John Larry Durstine	Exercise Science, Public Health

[Previously] Amoco Teaching Award Recipients

Year	Recipient	College, School or Department
2004	James W. Roberts	Mathematics
2003	Vincent Van Brunt	Engineering and Information Technology
2002	Walter H. Peters	Engineering and Information Technology
2001	David P. Sumner	Mathematics
2000	John D. Spurrier	Statistics
1999	Chaden Djalali	Physics and Astronomy
1998	Carolyn B. Matalene	English
1997	Richard M. Showman	Biological Sciences
1996	Daniel L. Reger	Chemistry and Biochemistry
1995	Steven V. Mann	B.A.
1994	Nelson, Marilyn	German, Slavic
1993	Engle, Randall W.	Psychology
1992	Atkinson, Ronald	History
1991	Goode, Scott R.	Chemistry
1990	Shimp, Terence A.	B.A.
1989	Thombs, Lori A.	Statistics
1988	Kovacik, Charles P.	Geography
1987	Cowart, David G.	English
1986	Farach, A. Horacio	Physics
1985	Bearden, William O.	B.A.
1984	Odom, Jerome	Chemistry
1983	Greiner, Donald J.	English
1982	Sadik, Farid	Pharmacy
1981	Stiver, James	Philosophy
1980	Jones, W. Elbert	Accounting
1979	Becker, Peter	History
1978	Zeltner, Philip	Philosophy
1977	French, Harold	Religious Studies
1976	Teague, Peyton C.	Chemistry
1975	Gardner, John	Univ. 101
1974	Dunlap, Benjamin	English
1973	Husband, David D.	Biology
1972	Borelli, Mary C.	Foreign Language
1971	Ashley, Jack	English
1970	Beardsley, Edward	History
1969	Rempel, Richard	History
1968	Batson, Wade	Biology
1967	Wesson, William	B.A.
1966	Boal, Jan List	Math
1965	Ott, Ruby	Foreign Language
1964	Strebe, David	Math
1963	Foran, William	History
1962	Bouknight, Joseph	Chemistry
1961	Coolidge, Charles	History
1960	Herty, Frank	Engineering
1959	Murphy, Eugene	Foreign Language
1958	Welsh, John	English
1958	Nolan, Edward	English
1957	Karesh, Coleman	Law

Julie Hubbert, School of Music

Julie Hubbert is a professor in the School of Music, having started her professional career as a professor and music and media historian at USC. Hubbert previously received the Mungo Undergraduate Teaching Award in 2006 and was also recognized in 2013 with the Cantey Faculty Award. She identified a gap in support for graduate students, working in through a unique perspective to problem solve for the college to address the missing support. Hubbert has advised dozens of graduate students and her dedication to mentoring has guided numerous students to prestigious post-graduate programs and international fellowships. Her commitment to developing graduate teaching assistants has equipped them with essential skills for academic careers. Testimonials from students and colleagues highlight Hubbert's ability to make complex subjects accessible and engaging, her supportive teaching style, and her significant influence on their academic and professional growth.

Year	Recipient	College, School or Department
2024	Subrahmanyam Bulusu	School of Earth, Ocean and the Environment
2023	Michael Myrick	Chemistry and Biochemistry
2022	Sara Schneckloth	Studio Art
2021	Todd Shaw	Political Science
2020	Michael A. Matthews	Chemical Engineering & Biomedical Engineering
2019	Amanda Fairchild	Psychology
2018	Richard Adams	Chemistry and Biochemistry
2017	David S. Wethey	Biological Sciences & Marine Science
2016	Rekha Patel	Biological Sciences
2015	S. Michael Angel	Chemistry and Biochemistry
2014	Susan Kuo	Law
2013	James Stallworth	Pediatrics
2012	Milind Purohit	Physics & Astronomy
2011	Mark M. Smith	History
2010	Michael Filaseta	Mathematics
2009	Katherine Chaddock	Educational Leadership and Policies
2008	Ralf Gothe	Physics and Astronomy
2007	Edsel Pena	Statistics
2006	Manoj Malhotra	Business
2005	Lawrence Glickman	History
2004	Michael Amiridis	Chemical Engineering
2004	Chaden Djalali	Physics and Astronomy
2004	Victor Giurgiutiu	Mechanical Engineering
2003	Christina Friend	English
2003	Ted Moore	Business
2003	Dan Reger	Chemistry/Biochemistry
2002	Ann Kingsolver	Anthropology
2002	Carolyn Matalene	English
2002	William J. (Joe) Padgett	Statistics

Brett Sherman, McCausland College of Arts and Sciences

Brett Sherman is an associate professor in Philosophy. Sherman’s teaching is characterized by his ability to make complex philosophical concepts accessible and engaging. He creates a supportive and interactive classroom environment where students feel comfortable expressing their ideas and making mistakes. His innovative tactics, such as using music and creative projects, foster a sense of ownership and enthusiasm among students. Sherman's impact extends beyond the classroom, as he inspires students to pursue deeper philosophical inquiries and supports their academic growth through mentorship. His dedication to student-centered learning and his ability to connect with students on a personal level make his teaching truly transformative.

Amy Taylor-Perry, McCausland College of Arts and Sciences

Amy Taylor-Perry is a senior instructor in the department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, having received her Ph.D. from USC in 2012 and has remained with the department since. Her teaching is characterized by her exceptional ability to make complex chemistry concepts accessible and engaging. Her innovative methods, such as using real-life applications and interactive demonstrations, foster a deep understanding and enthusiasm for the subject among students. Her dedication to student success is evident through her extensive support of student learning, including personalized feedback and additional review sessions. Taylor-Perry's impact is profound, as reflected in her numerous teaching awards and glowing student testimonials. She not only imparts knowledge but also inspires and motivates students, significantly enhancing their academic journeys and fostering a lasting appreciation for science.

Nikolaos Vitzilaios, Molinaroli College of Engineering and Computing

Nikolaos (Niko) Vitzilaios is an associate professor in the department of Mechanical Engineering. Vitzilaios approaches teaching with an innovative, inclusive, and student-centered approach that creates engaging learning environments that cater to diverse student needs, incorporating problem-based learning to foster critical thinking and self-efficacy. His courses, such as Mechatronics and Robotics, are highly rated and in-demand, reflecting his ability to make complex subjects accessible and exciting. His dedication to continuous professional development ensures his teaching methods remain cutting-edge. Vitzilaios' impactful mentorship and career counseling have significantly influenced students' academic and professional journeys, earning him recognition like the Career Influencer Award. His commitment to excellence profoundly enhances student learning and satisfaction.

Brett Robertson, College of Information and Communication

Brett Robertson is an assistant professor in the School of Journalism and Mass Communication. Robertson’s teaching is distinguished by his dynamic, student-centered approach that transforms theoretical concepts into practical tools for real-world application. His innovative methods, such as high-stakes simulations and community partnerships, provide students with hands-on experiences that enhance their learning and prepare them for professional challenges. His commitment to accessibility, through the use of open educational resources, ensures that all students have equal opportunities to succeed. His mentorship and personalized support foster strong relationships, empowering students to achieve their academic and career goals. Consistently outstanding student evaluations across a broad range of courses at every level and numerous teaching awards highlight the profound impact of Robertson's teaching.

Year	Recipient	College, School or Department
2024	Kelly Goldberg	Department of Anthropology
2024	Jeanne Britton	Department of Libraries
2024	Ӧzgür İnce	Department of Finance
2024	Armen Shaomian	Department of Sport & Entertainment Management
2023	April Hiscox	Geography
2023	Morgan Stefik	Chemistry and Biochemistry
2023	Katherine Ryker	School of the Earth, Ocean, and Environment
2023	Alexander Gasparian	Drug Discovery and Biomedical Sciences
2022	Meredith DeBoom	Geography
2022	Sheryl Wiskur	Chemistry and Biochemistry
2022	Charles Andy Schumpert	Biological Sciences
2022	Andrew Gillentine	Sport and Entertainment Management
2021	Eliza Braden	Instruction and Teacher Education
2021	Melissa Moss	Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering
2021	Lori Ziolkowski	School of Earth, Ocean & Environment
2021	Marketa Kubickova	School of Hotel, Restaurant and Tourism Management
2020	Wendy Valerio	School of Music
2020	Andrew Greytak	Chemistry & Biochemistry
2020	Mary Robinson	School of Visual Art & Design
2020	Anna Swartwood House	School of Visual Art & Design
2019	Caryn E. Outten	Chemistry & Biochemistry
2019	Conor Harrison	Earth, Ocean & Environment
2019	Alicia Wilson	Earth, Ocean & Environment
2019	Meir Muller	Instruction & Teacher Education
2018	Carlina de la Cova	Anthropology
2018	Brad Epperly	Political Sciences
2018	Camelia Knapp	Earth, Ocean and Environment
2018	Evan Meaney	Visual Art and Design
2017	David Barbeau	Earth, Ocean & Environment
2017	Sourav Banerjee	Mechanical Engineering
2017	Ralf Gothe	Physics and Astronomy
2017	Mindi Spencer	Health Promotion, Education, and Behavior
2016	Beth Krizek	Biological Sciences
2016	Leah McClimans	Philosophy
2016	Linda Shimizu	Chemistry and Biochemistry
2016	Joshua Tarbutton	Mechanical Engineering
2015	Sanjay Ahire	Management Science
2015	Lydia Brandt	School of Visual Art and Design
2015	Thomas Lekan	History
2015	Tammi Richardson	Biological Sciences
2014	Sarah Baxter	Mechanical Engineering
2014	Jeff Dudycha	Biological Sciences
2014	John Grady	Sport and Entertainment Management
2014	Saskia Coenen-Snyder	History
2013	Danny Jenkins	Music
2013	Ann Johnson	History
2013	Amy Mills	Geography
2013	Michael Myrick	Chemistry & Biochemistry
2012	Northrop Davis	Art
2012	John Ferry	Chemistry & Biochemistry
2012	Anthony Jarrells	English Language & Literature
2012	Joseph Quattro	Biological Sciences
2011	Erin Connolly	Biological Sciences
2011	Thomas Crawford	Physics and Astronomy
2011	Catherine Keyser	English
2011	Sara Schneckloth	Art
2010	Donna A. Chen	Chemistry and Biochemistry
2010	Bobby Donaldson	History and African American Studies
2010	Kevin Elliott	Philosophy
2010	Kimberly Eison Simmons	Anthropology and African American Studies
2009	Elise Blackwell	English
2009	John Lavigne	Chemistry & Biochemistry
2009	David Simmons	Anthropology
2009	Stephen Thompson	Education
2008	Ken Shimizu	Chemistry & Biochemistry
2008	Grigory Simin	Electrical Engineering
2008	Daniel Smith	English
2008	Stephen Stancyk	Biological Sciences
2007	Robert Lyon	Art
2007	Antonello Monti	Electrical Engineering
2007	David Tedeschi	Physics
2007	Stacy Wood	Business
2006	JoAnne Herman	Nursing
2006	Julie Hubbert	Music
2006	Charles Pierce	Civil & Environmental Engineering
2005	Claudia Benitez-Nelson	Geological Sciences
2005	Gregory Carbone	Geography
2005	Greg Forter	English
2005	Kenneth Kelly	Anthropology
2004	Michael Meadows	Civil & Environmental Engineering
2004	Rekha Patel	Biological Sciences
2004	David Rocheleau	Mechanical Engineering
2004	Patrick Scott	English/University Libraries
2004	Terry Smith	Theatre and Dance
2003	Ward Briggs	Languages, Literature and Cultures
2003	Art Cohen	Geological Sciences
2003	Jed Lyons	Mechanical Engineering
2003	David Reisman	Biological Sciences
2002	Horacio Farach	Physics & Astronomy
2002	Judith Kalb	Germanic, Slavic & East Asian Languages & Literature
2002	Vance L. Kornegay	Journalism & Mass Communications
2002	Dorothy K. Payne	Music
2002	Douglas F. Williams	Marine & Geological Sciences
2001	Bonnie L. Drewniany	Journalism
2001	Milind N. Kunchur	Physics & Astronomy
2001	Ronald W. Maris	Sociology
2001	Stephen R. McNeill	Engineering
2001	Catherine Murphy	Chemistry & Biochemistry
2000	Bill Bearden	Darla Moore School of Business
2000	Christopher Berg	Music
2000	Sandra Kelly	Psychology
2000	Gail Wagner	Anthropology
1999	James S. Cutsinger	Religious Studies
1999	Nina S. Levine	English
1999	Harry J. Ploehn	Chemical Engineering
1999	David P. Sumner	Mathematics
1999	Vincent Van Brunt	Chemical Engineering
1998	Michael D. Amiridis	Chemical Engineering
1998	Thomas P. Cafferty	Psychology
1998	Erik L. Collins	Journalism & Mass Communications
1998	Scott R. Goode	Chemistry & Biochemistry
1998	James W. Roberts	Mathematics
1997	John Adams	Music
1997	Ronald Atkinson	History
1997	Chaden Djalali	Physics & Astronomy
1997	Walter H. Peters, III	Mechanical Engineering
1996	Berten Ely	Biology
1996	Jamil Khan	Engineering
1996	Reginald Bain	Music
1996	Edward Beardsley	History
1996	Richard Showman	Biology
1995	David Cowart	English
1995	Robert Jesselson	School of Music
1995	Daniel Reger	Chemistry/Biochemistry
1995	Farid Sadik	College of Pharmacy
1995	John Spurrier	Statistics
1994	Cynthia Colbert	Art
1994	Robert S. Coleman	Chemistry
1994	Georgia J. Cowart	Music
1994	Helen I. Doerpinghaus	Business Administration
1994	Sandra Frick- Helms	Nursing
1993	Bruce C. Coull	Marine Science
1993	Lester A. Lefton	Psychology
1993	Jerome D. Odom	Chemistry
1993	Steven V. Mann	Business Administration
1993	Peter H. Werner	Physical Education

USC Columbia Research Awards

Leah McClimans, McCausland College of Arts and Sciences

Leah McClimans is a professor in the department of Philosophy and co-director of the Ann Johnson institute for Science, Technology & Society. Her interdisciplinary work focuses on the incorporation of patient perspectives into evidence-based assessments of medical practice, bringing together technical knowledge of clinical study design and psychometric theory and practice alongside moral theory and bioethics in both analytic and continental traditions. McClimans can identify gaps in the way health outcomes researchers think about ethics of patient-reported measurement, arguing for a form of humility for researchers that is critical to inoculation against misunderstanding patients and their experiences. Her work is critical in validating patient-reported measurement as a tool for patient empowerment in medical decision making, centering patients as the primary experts and considering family members, clinicians, and other stakeholders into a holistic conversation that is having a tremendous impact on medical ethics and the foundations of clinical measurement.

Year	Recipient	College, School or Department
2024	Peter Chametzky	School of Visual Art and Design
2023	Greg Forter	English Language and Literature
2022	Qiana Whitted	English Language and Literature
2021	Michael Stoeltzner	Philosophy
2020	David Greven	English
2019	Lauren Sklaroff	History
2019	Kurt Goblirsch	Languages, Literature & Cultures
2017	Paula Feldman	English Language and Literature
2016	Holly Crocker	English Language and Literature
2015	Carol Harrison	History
2014	Jorge Camacho	Languages, Literatures and Cultures
2013	Lawrence Rhu	English Language and Literature
2012	Geoff Alpert	Criminology and Criminal Justice
2011	Elena Osokina	History
2010	Laura Dassow Walls	English Language and Literature
2009	Nicholas Vazsonyi	Languages, Literatures and Cultures
2007	H. Meili Steele	English Language and Literature
2006	Stanley Dubinsky	English Language and Literature
2005	George Krause	Political Science
2004	Sandra J. Kelly	Psychology
2003	Janette Turner Hospital	English Language and Literature
2002	Gordon C. Baylis	Psychology
2001	Lawrence Glickman	History
2000	Ronald J. Prinz	Psychology
1999	Susan L. Cutter	Geography
1998	Harvey Starr	Political Science
1997	David E. Willer	Sociology
1996	Abraham M. Wandersman	Psychology
1995	John R. Jensen	Geography
1994	Carol Myers-Scotton	English
1993	Ralph Mathisen	History
1992	Elchanan Cohn	Economics
1991	John E. Richards	Psychology
1990	Lacy K. Ford	History
1989	Earl Black	GINT
1988	Trevor Howard-Hill	English
1987	G. Ross Roy	English
1986	Eugene T. Long	Philosophy
1985	Robert M. Weir	History
1984	Shahrough Akhavi	GINT
1983	Gordon Smith	GINT
1982	Charles W. Kegley	GINT
1981	Ronald W. Maris	Sociology
1980	Benjamin Dunlap	English
1979	James N. Hardin	Foreign Languages
1978	Robert E. Herzstein	History
1977	Robert V. Heckel	Psychology
1976	Phillip E. Mullen	Art
1975	Richard O. Mandell	History
1974	Owen Connelly	History
1973	Matthew J. Bruccoli	English
1972	Howard Woody	Art
1971	Thomas L. Connelly	History
1970	Frank M. Durham	English
1969	Hugh S. Norton	Economics
1968	John P. Dolan	History
1967	Edmund Yaghjian	Art
1966	Paul W. Blackstock	International Studies

Jeffrey Twiss, McCausland College of Arts and Sciences

Jeff Twiss is a professor in the department of Biological Sciences. As department chair and associate dean for research and graduate studies, he is a respected voice of leadership within the university and nationwide, with his lab important contributions to the field of neural regeneration and repair. His work as co-director for the Carolina Autism and Neurodevelopment (CAN) Research Center has promoted collaboration across campus and the state to move autism research forward, improving the lives of people with neurodevelopment disorders. Twiss has served as an impactful mentor to over thirty pre- and postdoctoral fellows, promoting other scholars towards equally innovative and collaborative efforts and producing high impact research in their respective fields. He is an outstanding researcher, leader, and mentor.

Year	Recipient	College, School or Department
2024	Natalia Shustova	Chemistry and Biochemistry
2023	Ken Shimizu	Chemistry and Biochemistry
2022	Caryn Outten	Chemistry and Biochemistry
2021	David Matolak	Electrical Engineering
2020	Chuanbing Tang	Chemistry
2019	Ronald Benner	Earth, Ocean & Environment
2018	Timothy Mousseau	Biology
2017	Qian Wang	Chemistry and Biochemistry
2016	Jochen Lauterbach	Chemical Engineering
2015	Branko Popov	Chemical Engineering
2014	Milind Kunchur	Physics
2013	Ralf Gothe	Physics
2012	Kenneth Reifsnider	Mechanical Engineering
2011	Ralph E. White	Chemical Engineering
2010	T. S. Sudarshan	Electrical Engineering
2009	M. Hanif Chaudhry	Civil & Environmental Engineering
2008	Pradeep Talwani	Geological Sciences
2007	Laszlo A. Szekely	Mathematics
2006	Vicki Vance	Biological Sciences
2005	Catherine Murphy	Chemistry & Biochemistry
2004	Robert C. Thunell	Geological Sciences
2003	Kuniharu Kubodera	Physics
2002	M. Asif Khan	Engineering & Information Technology
2001	William J. Padgett	Statistics
2000	James M. Sodetz	Chemistry and Biochemistry
1999	Jerrold R. Griggs	Mathematics
1998	Sarah Ann Woodin	Biological Sciences
1997	James M. Tour	Chemistry
1996	John W. Baynes	Chemistry
1995	Ronald A. DeVore	Mathematics
1994	Jerome D. Odom	Chemistry
1993	Roy E. Wuthier	Chemistry
1992	Jeeva S. Anandan	Physics
1991	Frank T. Avignone, III	Physics
1990	Peter J. Nyikos	Mathematics
1989	Richard Adams	Chemistry
1988	John H. Dawson	Chemistry
1987	R. Bruce Dunlap	Chemistry
1986	Colgate W. Darden	Physics
1985	James A. Marshall	Chemistry
1984	Robert Ehrlich	Geology
1983	Ronald R. Fisher	Chemistry
1982	Bruce C. Coull	Biology
1981	Norimitsu Watabe	Biology
1980	Barry M. Preedon	Physics
1979	James W. Roberts	Mathematics
1978	Horacio A. Farach	Physics
1977	John & Winona Vernberg	Biology
1976	Paul D. Ellis	Chemistry
1975	William J. Padgett	Mathematics
1974	Robert L. Cargill	Chemistry
1973	William H. Hoppmann	Engineering
1972	Frank T. Avignone,III	Physics
1971	Charles P. Poole	Physics
1970	Elmer A. Amma	Chemistry
1969	Donald J. Colquhoun	Geology
1968	James R. Durig	Chemistry
1967	Ronald D. Edge	Physics
1966	William R. Gilkerson	Chemistry

Franklin Wayne Outten, McCausland College of Arts and Sciences

Wayne Outten is a professor in the department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, with an intensive research program in the fields of metallobiochemistry and microbiology that has received over $4.1 million in research funding from major institutions such as the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the National Science Foundation (NSF) since joining the university in 2005. He is a leading authority in iron homeostasis and iron-sulfur (FE-S) cluster biogenesis, publishing in high-impact journals and receiving invitations to present his research at leading academic institutions and international conferences. Outten's exceptional scholarship is complimented by his exemplary contributions to USC through service and leadership, such as currently finishing a two-year term as chair of the USC Faculty Senate.

Year	Recipient	College, School or Department
2023	Varsha Kulkarni	Physics and Astronomy
2022	Andreas Heyden	Chemical Engineering
2021	Susan Richardson	Chemistry
2020	Qi Wang	Mathematics
2019	Thomas Vogt	Chemistry & Biochemistry
2018	Brian Benicewicz	Chemistry & Biochemistry
2017	Kevin Huang	Mechanical Engineering
2016	Donna Chen	Chemistry & Biochemistry
2015	Victor Giurgiutiu	Mechanical Engineering
2014	George Voulgaris	Earth & Ocean Sciences
2013	John Weidner	Chemical Engineering
2012	James Ritter	Chemical Engineering
2011	James T. Morris	Biological Sciences
2010	Pencho Petrushev	Mathematics
2009	S. Michael Angel	Chemistry & Biochemistry
2008	Edsel Pena	Statistics
2007	Mark A. Berg	Chemistry & Biochemistry
2006	Hans-Conrad zur Loye	Chemistry & Biochemistry
2005	Ronald Benner	Biological Sciences
2004	Susanne C. Brenner	Mathematics
2003	Vladimir Temlyakov	Mathematics
2002	Berten E. Ely III	Biological Sciences
2001	Chaden Djalali	Physics & Astronomy
2000	Walter W. Piegorsch	Statistics
1999	Franklin G. Berger	Biological Sciences
1998	Lukasz Lebioda	Chemistry & Biochemistry
1997	Robert C. Thunell	Geological Sciences
1996	Michael A. Sutton	Engineering
1995	Daniel L. Reger	Chemistry & Biochemistry
1994	Douglas F. Williams	Geological Sciences
1993	Willard S. Moore	Geological Sciences
1992	Ian Lerche	Geology
1991	Donald T. Secor	Geology
1990	Tangali S. Sudarshan	Engineering
1989	Thomas K. Borg	Pathology
1988	Gary Blanpied	Physics
1987	Anthony Huang	Biology
1986	Roger H. Sawyer	Biology
1985	Chi Kwan Au	Physics
1984	James R. Durig	Chemistry

Brie Turner-McGrievy, Arnold School of Public Health

Brie Turner-McGrievy is a professor in the department of Health Promotion, Education, and Behavior and has been with USC for 13 years. Turner-McGrievy is committed to the creation of culturally appropriate dietary interventions for communities that improve health outcomes, particularly among African American adults. With her expertise in both nutrition and mobile health interventions, her work addresses the limitations of current time, labor intensive, and costly interventions by demonstrating that technology-based delivery methods can be used for behavioral interventions that are both highly scalable and delieverable at a low cost. Turner-McGrievy is equally committed to her students, serving as a mentor to postdoctoral fellows, doctoral students, master’s students, and undergraduate students in addition to her research. She is an exceptional researcher and mentor.

Year	Recipient	College, School or Department
2024	Igor Roninson	Drug Discovery and Biomedical Sciences
2023	James Hébert	Epidemiology and Biostatistics
2022	Ozgur Sahin	Drug Discovery & Biomedical Sciences
2021	Daping Fan	Cell Biology and Anatomy
2020	James Thrasher	Health Promotion, Education and Behavior
2018	Angela Liese	Epidemiology and Biostatistics
2017	James Carson	Exercise Science
2016	Jamie R. Lead	Environmental Health Sciences
2015	Francis Spinale	Cell Biology and Anatomy
2014	Kim Creek	Pharmacy
2013	Steven Blair	Exercise Science
2012	James Fadel	Pharmacology, Physiology and Neuroscience
2011	Lawrence P. Reagan	Pharmacology, Physiology and Neuroscience
2010	Sara Wilcox	Exercise Science
2009	J. Mark Davis	Exercise Science
2008	Marlene A. Wilson	Pharmacology, Physiology, and Neuroscience
2007	no award winner
2006	Alexander J. McDonald	Medicine
2005	Bao-Ting Zhu	Pharmacy
2004	Beth Mayer-Davis	Public Health
2003	Alan Decho	Public Health
2002	C. Marjorie Aelion	Public Health
2001	Jeanette M. Jerrell	Medicine
2000	Richard L. Sowell	Nursing
1999	Alvin Fox	Medicine
1998	G. Thomas Chandler	Public Health
1997	Thomas Borg	Medicine
1996	Russell Pate	Public Health
1995	Sally P. Weinrich	Nursing
1994	Louis Terracio	Medicine

David Kirkland Garner, School of Music

David Kirkland Garner is an associate professor in the School of Music and is also a composer, performer, producer, and researcher. Garner’s work seeks to make time and history audible, particularly through an exploration of archival recordings documenting the musical traditions of the U.S. South. His work has been performed by world-renowned ensembles, including the Kronos Quartet, bringing classical music to the modern audience with a fresh and inquisitive approach to his craft and interdisciplinary collaborations. Garner has been with the university since 2016, teaching courses in composition and theory that range from more traditional to specialized topics.

Year	Recipient	College, School or Department
2024	Jessica Barnes	Department of Geography; Earth Ocean and Environment
2022	Agnes Mueller	Languages, Literatures and Cultures
2021	Susan Felleman	School of Art & Visual Design
2020	Thomas Brown	History
2019	Mark Weist	Psychology
2016	Christine Caldwell Ames	History
2015	Alexander Beecroft	Languages, Literature and Cultures
2014	no award winner
2013	Brent Simpson	Sociology
2012	Patricia Sullivan	History
2011	Robert H. Brinkmeyer, Jr.	English
2010	David S. Shields	English
2009	Thomas M Lekan	History
2007	Charles F. Mactutus	Psychology
2006	Virginia Scotchie	Art
2005	no award winner
2004	Charles R. Mack	Art
2003	Allen Miller	Languages, Literature and Cultures
2002	Donald R. Songer	GINT
2001	Keith E. Davis	Psychology
2000	Mark M. Smith	History
1999	Lala C. Steelman	Sociology
1998	S. Paul MacKenzie	History
1997	Thomas J. Rice	English
1996	John M. Bryan	Art
1995	David G. Cowart	English
1994	John V. Skvoretz	Sociology
1993	Karl G. Heider	Anthropology
1992	Gordon R. Goodwin	Music
1991	Ann O'M. Bowman	GINT
1990	John T. Addison	Economics
1989	James B. Appel	Psychology
1988	Ward W. Briggs	French and Classics
1987	Donald Puchala	GINT
1986	Peter C. Sederberg	GINT
1985	William P. Kreml	GINT
1984	Donald J. Greiner	English

Hengtao Tang, College of Education

Hengtao Tang is an associate professor in the College of Education and program coordinator of the Learning Design and Technologies program. Tang’s research is distinguished by its innovative application of self-regulated learning (SRL) theory and advanced learning analytics to enhance online education and STEM-integrative learning environments, especially as related to underrepresented minority (URM) students. His projects, funded by prestigious grants from the NSF and Department of Education, address critical issues such as equity in STEM education and AI literacy. Tang has been published in prestigious journals and has significantly advanced understanding of learner persistence, motivation, and collaborative problem-solving with his publications extensively cited, only further reflecting its impact within the academic community and field.

Year	Recipient	College, School or Department
2024	Anthony Plotner	Educational and Developmental Science
2023	Brooke McKeever	Journalism and Mass Communications
2022	Andrea Hickerson	Journalism and Mass Communications
2021	Christine Distefano	Educational Studies
2020	Anthony Nyberg	Management
2019	Susi Long	Instruction & Teacher Education
2016	Sherry Thatcher	Management
2015	Robert Li	Hospitality, Retail and Sport Management
2014	Gloria Boutte	Education
2013	William Brown	Education
2012	Robert Ployhart	Moore School of Business
2011	no award winner
2010	Erik Drasgow	Special Education
2008	Kendall J. Roth	Moore School of Business
2007	Manjo Malhotra	Moore School of Business
2006	Subhash Sharma	Business
2005	William T. Moore	Business
2004	William O. Bearden	Business
2003	John Addison	Business
2002	Robert Felix	Law
2001	Terry Tirrito	Social Work
2000	Herbert A. Johnson	Law
1999	Huynh Huynh	Education
1998	Ronald T. Farrar	Journalism and Mass Communications
1997	Daniel Feldman	Business Administration
1996	David Owen	Law
1995	Geoffrey P. Albert	Criminal Justice
1994	Billy F. Kiker	Business Administration

USC Columbia Other Awards

Sarah Patneaude, Arnold School of Public Health

Sarah Patneaude is an instructor and academic advisor in the Arnold School of Public Health and has been at USC since 2017, beginning as a first-year academic advisor, and continues to pour into first-year students as a University 101 instructor. Patneaude takes a collaborative approach to the advising process, empowering students to take ownership of their time at USC and making progress towards their degree. Whether it is a first-year or transfer student, Patneaude feels it is essential in her role as an advisor and University 101 instructor to help students get engaged on campus and in the community. She prioritizes professional development, co-leading “advising roundtable” discussions for fellow advisors on best practices and pursuing certifications to better support special populations on campus, all with the goal of being an advocate for her students. Patneaude is invested in the individual goals and success of each student and her genuine support and advocacy has earned her the trust of those she advises.

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2024	Jeff Turner	Department of Philosophy
2023	Amy Grant	College of Pharmacy
2022	Grigory Simin	Electrical Engineering
2021	Leslie Lovelace	Chemistry
2020	Aaron Vannucci	Chemistry
2019	Mark Uline	Chemical Engineering
2018	Donna Chen	Chemistry and Biochemistry
2017	Gwen Geidel	Earth, Ocean and Environment
2016	Claudia Benitez-Nelson	Earth and Ocean Sciences
2015	Melissa Moss	Chemical Engineering
2014	Judith Kalb	Languages, Literatures and Cultures
2013	John Kupfer	Geography
2012	Wayne Outten	Chemistry
2011	Thomas J. Hilbish	Biological Sciences
2010	Nina Levine	English
2009	John M. Grady	Hospitality, Retail, and Sport Management
2008	Thomas L. Leatherman	Anthropology

Alexa Dean, McCausland College of Arts and Sciences

Alexa Dean is an academic advisor in the School of the Earth, Ocean, and Environment and has been working for USC since 2021. Dean is a proud graduate of the university, having earned a degree in Marine Science and credits her shared experience in the school as a keystone to her approach as an advisor. As a student who once sat in the same classes and advising appointments, it is Dean’s goal to give each student the individual guidance needed to achieve their specific academic and professional goals. In addition to building strong relationships with the students she serves, Dean is also a resource to staff, students, faculty, and administrators alike when solving issues or navigating complexities of curriculum, requirements, and coursework. She models the mentorship that has led her to a successful career in advisement by creating a program for Junior and Senior SEOE students to participate in a mentor program that pairs them with a first-year student. It is Dean’s holistic understanding and commitment to the student experience that drives her unique approach to intervention and impact for the Gamecock community.

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2024	Katherine Blanton	College of HRSM
2023	Kristi Kinslow	College of Pharmacy
2022	Sarah Jusiewicz	Student Services
2021	Lauren Sanborn	College of Education
2020	Meredith McNeice	Darla Moore School of Business
2019	Rebecca Boyd	Visual Art and Design
2018	Amanda Zeigler	Biology
2017	Renee McGinnis	Chemistry and Biochemistry
2016	Althea Counts	Opportunity Scholars Program
2016	Brittain Goff	Darla Moore School of Business
2015	Diane Wise	Pharmacy
2014	Becky Mayo	Engineering & Computing
2013	Patricia Armstrong	Criminology & Criminal Justice
2012	Stephanie Bradley	HRSM
2011	Lauren Welch	HRSM
2010	Jim Burns	Honors College
2009	Melissa Lowe
2008	Leslie Wingard	Public Health

Carolina Trustees Professorship in Humanities, Social Sciences, Business and Law

Ed Madden, McCausland College of Arts and Sciences

Ed Madden is professor in the English department. His teaching has been characterized by the integration with his own public service work, especially as it relates to his primary fields of expertise – Irish studies, creative writing, and LGBTQ studies. Madden’s addition of service-learning components and community engagement within his courses encourages students to develop their own projects, which can be seen around Columbia as well as campus. Madden has been widely published, exploring multiple genres including poetry, scholarly and creative essays, books, and more. Madden’s teaching extends far beyond the classroom, having a prominent role in the local arts community through his work as Columbia’s inaugural poet laureate, serving two consecutive terms from 2015-2022 and leading a variety of impactful public art projects as well as numerous writing workshops to middle and high school students in collaboration with local schools, libraries, and literary organizations. Madden's work, both scholarly and artistic, engages major themes and broader social issues, reflecting his commitment to scholarship that has real-world impact. Celebrated for his excellence in teaching, Madden is known for creating an inclusive and stimulating learning environment. His courses are highly regarded for their rigorous intellectual content and innovative pedagogical approaches. His ability to connect with students and inspire them to think critically and creatively is evident in the positive feedback he receives. He integrates his research into his teaching, providing students with cutting-edge knowledge and fostering a dynamic classroom experience.

Carolina Trustees Professorship in Public Health, Engineering, Medical Sciences and Sciences

Susan Richardson, McCausland College of Arts and Sciences

Susan D. Richarson is the Williams Distinguished Professor of Environmental Chemistry for the department of Chemistry and Biochemistry. Her research focuses on disinfection by-products (DBPs) and emerging environmental contaminants in drinking water. With over 213 publications, Richardson has secured over $13.5 million in research funding, demonstrating her ability to lead and sustain high-impact research projects. Her research has not only identified new classes of DBPs but it has also developed advanced analytical methods, which have significant implications for public health and environmental safety. Highly regarded for her engaging and effective teaching methods, Richardson is recognized for her ability to incorporate real-world examples from her extensive research into her lectures. Richardson's mentorship extends beyond the classroom, as she has guided the work of numerous students, many of whom have won prestigious awards and gone on to successful careers in academia and industry.

Year	Recipient	College, School or Department
2024	Sanjay Ahire	Management Science
2024	Qian Wang	Chemistry and Biochemistry
2023	John Grady	Sport and Entertainment Management
2023	Angela Liese	Epidemiology and Biostatistics
2022	Rutvik Desai	Psychology
2022	James Pinckney	Biological Sciences; Earth, Ocean and Environment
2021	Rosemarie Booze	College of Arts & Sciences, Psychology
2021	Jamil Khan	College of Engineering & Computing, Mechanical Engineering
2020	August Grant	School of Journalism and Mass Communications
2020	Donna A. Chen	Chemistry & Biochemistry
2019	Brian Benicewicz	Chemistry & Biochemistry
2019	Christy Friend	English Language & Literature
2019	Andrew H. Myers	History
2018	Kirstin Dow	Geography
2018	Thomas Vogt	Chemistry & Biochemistry
2017	Michael Filaseta	Mathematics
2017	Daniel C. Littlefield	History
2017	Warren J. Carson, Jr.	Languages, Literature & Composition
2016	Venkataraman Lakshmi	Earth & Ocean Sciences
2015	Robert Jesselson	Music
2015	DeAnne Hilfinger Messias	Nursing
2014	Michael Sutton	Mechanical Engineering
2014	Manoj Malhotra	Management Science
2013	S. Michael Angel	Chemistry and Biochemistry
2013	Katherine Chaddock	Educational Leadership and Policies
2012	James Hebert	Epidemiology and Biostatistics
2012	Hanno zur Loye	Chemistry and Biochemistry
2011	Ann E. Kingsolver	Anthropology
2011	Roger A. Dougal	Electrical Engineering
2010	Lawrence Glickman	History
2010	Robert Thunell	Earth and Ocean Sciences
2009	T.S. Sudarshan	Electrical Engineering
2009	Andrew Billingsley	Sociology and African American Studies
2008	Sandra Kelly	Psychology
2008	Roger Sawyer	Biological Sciences
2007	Walter B. Edgar	History
2007	Valdis O. Lumans	USC Aiken, History
2007	James M. Sodetz	Chemistry and Biochemistry
2006	David Cowart	English
2006	Kim E. Creek	Medicine
2005	Richard Adams	Chemistry and Biochemistry
2005	William O. Bearden	Business
2004	John Dawson	Chemistry and Biochemistry
2003	Chaden Djalali	Physics and Astronomy
2003	Robert E. Botsch	USC Aiken
2002	John Baynes	Chemistry and Biochemistry
2001	Douglas F. Williams	SC Honors College
2000	Daniel L. Reger	Chemistry and Biochemistry
1999	William J. Padgett	Statistics

Brian Habing, McCausland College of Arts and Sciences

Brian Habing is an associate professor in Statistics and the director of Data Science and Data Analytics. Habing has served with distinction in every major leadership position within his academic department and has been at USC since 1998, modeling exemplary service to the department, college, university, and fields of study at large. His contributions to his profession include work with the National Council on Measurement in Education as well as service on multiple editorial boards and extramural funding review panels, and currently services as a senior research fellow and associate director for educational activities and research at the National Institute of Statistical Sciences, emphasizing the community’s high regard for Habing's insight and professional leadership.

Year	Recipient	College, School or Department
2024	Toni Torres-McGehee	Arnold School of Public Health
2023	Shana Harrington	Exercise Science
2022	Lori Ziolkowski	Earth, Ocean and Environment
2021	Amanda Fairchild	Psychology
2020	Minuette Floyd	School of Visual Art & Design
2019	Jed Lyons	Engineering & Computing
2018	Shayne Barlow	Medicine
2017	Tan Ye	Languages Literatures & Cultures
2016	Norman “Ed” Madden	English
2015	Laura Hein	Nursing
2014	Danielle Holley-Walker	Law
2013	Scott Goode	Chemistry & Biochemistry
2012	John Dawson	Chemistry & Biochemistry
2011	Elizabeth Patterson	Law
2010	Russ Pate	Exercise Science
2009	James Augustine	Pharmacology, Physiology & Neuroscience
2008	Daniel L. Reger	Chemistry & Biochemistry
2007	Berten E. Ely	Biological Sciences
2006	Chaden Djalali	Physics and Astronomy
2005	Jerome D. Odom	Chemistry & Biochemistry
2004	Carl Evans	Religious Studies
2003	John Logue	USC Sumter - Biology
2002	Joseph H. Gibbons	Engineering & Information Technology
2001	John Gandy	Social Work
2000	Marilyn Chassie	Nursing
1999	H. Thorne Compton	Theatre, Speech & Dance
1998	Lori A. Thombs	Statistics
1997	Augustus Rodgers	Social Work
1996	Daniel D. Barron	Library & Information Science
1995	Paul P. Fidler	Education
1994	Mary Ellen O'Leary	Mathematics

Comprehensive Universities and Palmetto College Awards

Robert McCormick, USC Upstate

McCormick's research is distinguished by its depth and scholarly rigor, focusing on significant historical themes and events. He has published on topics such as early 20th century reform in Macedonia, genocide in Croatia during World War II, 19th century German music, and a controversy concerning evolution among Presbyterians in 19th century South Carolina. McCormick teaches a wide range of modern continental European history courses where he is celebrated for his excellence in teaching, known for creating an engaging and intellectually stimulating learning environment. His courses are highly regarded for their rigorous content and innovative pedagogical approaches. His ability to connect with students and inspire them to think critically and analytically is evident in the positive feedback he receives. He integrates his research into his teaching, providing students with cutting-edge knowledge and fostering a dynamic classroom experience. His mentorship extends beyond the classroom, guiding students in their academic and professional development, and many of his students have gone on to successful careers in history and related fields. McCormick's service to the university and the broader community is exemplary. He has held numerous USC Upstate leadership roles, and his outreach activities, including public lectures, community engagement projects, and media contributions, demonstrate his dedication to making a positive impact beyond academia.

Year	Recipient	College, School or Department
2024	Cindy Lahar	USC Beaufort, Psychology
2023	Ellen Malphrus	USC Beaufort, English
2022	Manuel Sanders	USC Beaufort, Mathematics
2021	Bruce Marlowe	USC Beaufort, Education
2020	Timothy M. James	USC Beaufort, History
2019	Brian Benicewicz	Chemistry & Biochemistry
2019	Christy Friend	English Language & Literature
2018	Yiming Ji	USC Beaufort
2017	Warren J. Carson, Jr.	Languages, Literature & Composition -USC Upstate
2016	James R. Cox, Jr.	Theatre - USC Upstate
2015	Tim Lintner	Education - USC Aiken
2014	Chad Leverette	Chemistry - USC Aiken
2013	Maureen Carrigan	Psychology - USC Aiken
2012	Juanita Villena-Alvarez	Humanities and Fine Arts - USC Beaufort
2011	Ann E. Kingsolver	Anthropology
2010	Allen J. Dennis	USC Aiken, Biology/Geology
2009	Carl P. Eby	English, Speech, & Theatre - USC Beaufort
2008	Tom Mack	USC Aiken, English
2007	Valdis O. Lumans	USC Aiken, History
2006	Roberto Refinetti	USC Salkehatchie, Psychology
2005	Keri Weed	Psychology - USC Aiken
2004	Lynn Mulkey	Sociology - USC Beaufort
2003	Robert E. Botsch	USC Aiken
2002	Phebe Davidson	English - USC Aiken
2001	Ronald Harshbarger	Mathematics - USC Beaufort

Bettie Obi Johnson, USC Lancaster

Bettie Obi Johnson is a professor of chemistry at USC Lancaster whose service work spans all four areas: campus, system, community and profession. She has chaired the Palmetto College Campus Faculty Senate faculty welfare committee, sponsored the USC Lancaster Chemistry Club, and served on various committees, including the Tenure and Promotion Committee, Athletics Advisory Committee, and Native American Studies Committee. Her mentorship has guided many students to achieve their academic and professional goals. Johnson’s community involvement includes her role as an Upward Bound instructor and her participation in Community Career Day at local elementary schools, where she inspires young minds with engaging experiments. Her professional contributions as a session judge, moderator, and peer reviewer for esteemed journals further highlight her commitment to advancing scientific knowledge.

Year	Recipient	College, School or Department
2024	David Dangerfield	USC Salkehatchie, History
2023	Steve Lownes	USC Union, World Languages
2022	Wei-Kai (Bryan) Lai	USC Salkehatchie, Mathematics
2021	Christine Sixta Reinhart	USC Union, Political Science
2020	Maggie Aziz	USC Union, Sociology

Susan Cruise, USC Lancaster

Susan Cruise is an associate professor of sociology at USC Lancaster with a demonstrated record of outstanding scholarship. Cruise's dedication to teaching is evident in the diverse range of courses she offers, from Introductory Sociology to specialized topics like the Sociology of Culture in Eastern Europe. Her commitment to creating a welcoming and respectful classroom environment allows students to engage in meaningful discussions and broaden their worldviews. In May 2022, Cruise, along with Angela Neal, led a transformative study abroad trip to Eastern Europe. They not only provided an enriching educational experience but also demonstrated a profound commitment to service by raising nearly $20,000 to ensure all students could participate and bringing donations for war-displaced refugees. Cruise’s teaching philosophy emphasizes mutual respect and the importance of a safe, non-threatening atmosphere where students feel valued and open to learning from varied perspectives. Her approach has undoubtedly shaped the minds and hearts of her students, preparing them to be thoughtful and empathetic global citizens.

Year	Recipient	College, School or Department
2024	Dana Lawrence	USC Lancaster, English
2023	Fernanda Marques Burke	USC Lancaster, Biology and Chemistry
2022	Francis Burns	USC Salkehatchie, Chemistry
2021	Fidele F. Ngwane	USC Salkehatchie, Mathematics
2020	Sarah Hunt Sellhorst	USC Lancaster, Exercise Science
2019	Ray McManus	USC Sumter
2018	Shelley Jones	USC Extended University, English
2017	Jill Castiglia	USC Lancaster
2015	Kajal Ghoshroy	USC Sumter
2014	Eran Kilpatrick	USC Salkehatchie
2013	Wei-Kai Lai	USC Salkehatchie
2012	Bettie Obi-Johnson	USC Lancaster
2011	Leandro Junes	USC Sumter
2010	Pearl Fernandes	USC Sumter
2009	Sarah Miller	USC Salkehatchie

F. Evan Nooe, USC Lancaster

Evan Nooe is an assistant professor of history at USC Lancaster and historian for the Native American Studies Center at USCL. Nooe’s outstanding scholarship spans a wide range of topics, including Native American history, settler violence, and the commercialization of history in modern tourism. His recent book, Aggression and Sufferings: Settler Violence, Native Resistance, and the Coalescence of the Old South, has been recognized with the prestigious Anne B. and James B. McMillan Prize. Nooe's peer-reviewed articles, such as “‘It’s in the Blood:’ Settler Family Memories of Native Violence in the American South” and “Making Florida History at Disney Springs: Florida’s Past as Themed Tourism,” further demonstrate his dedication to advancing historical scholarship. In addition to his published works, Nooe has received numerous grants, including the Research and Productive Scholarship mini-Grant and the Research Initiative for Summer Engagement Grant, which support his ongoing research endeavors.

Year	Recipient	College, School or Department
2024	Justin Mogilski	USC Salkehatchie, Psychology
2023	Patrick Lawrence	USC Lancaster, English
2022	Andrew Kunka	USC Sumter, Division of Arts and Letters
2021	Li Cai	USC Lancaster, Chemistry
2020	Fran Gardner	USC Lancaster, Art

Past Awards

Year	Recipient	College, School or Department
1957	D.F. DeTar	Chemistry
1958	Daniel W. Hollis	History
1959	Robert D. Thornton James W. Howell, Jr.	English Foreign Languages
1960	O.D. Bonner	Chemistry
1961	George C. Brauer	English
1962	John D. Russell	English
1963	M. Glenn Abernathy	Political Science
1964	George C. Rogers, Jr.	History
1965	F.W. Zartman	International Studies

Year	Recipient	College, School or Department
2023	Jin Liu	Educational Psychology and Research
2022	David Rocheleau	Mechanical Engineering
2021	Kristen Hogan	Biology
2020	Linda Hazlett	Epidemiology

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