
The Outstanding Faculty Awards are the Commonwealth's highest honor for faculty at Virginia's public and private colleges and universities. These awards recognize superior accomplishments in teaching, research, and public service.


The Outstanding Faculty Awards are the Commonwealth's highest honor for faculty at Virginia's public and private colleges and universities. These awards recognize superior accomplishments in teaching, research, and public service.

Jasmin Darznik
Washington and Lee University
Rising Star

J.Emmett Duffy
College of William and Mary

Stephen Edwards
Virginia Tech
Teaching with Technology

Paul Hanstedt
Roanoke College

Erik Hewlett
University of Virginia

Shiv Khanna
Virginia Commonwealth University

Olga Pierrakos
James Madison University
Rising Star

Laura Taalman
James Madison University

Eve Torrence
Randolph-Macon College

Frances Williams
Norfolk State University


Robert Bausch
Northern Virginia Community College