Shining a 'Spotlight on Faculty Excellence'

The Spotlight on Faculty Excellence program, formerly called Salute to Faculty Excellence, has expanded this year to include the Edwards and Medical Center campuses. The program is a partnership between the Offices of Research, the Provost’s Office and KU Athletics to recognize outstanding faculty who demonstrate excellence in research, scholarship and creative activity. Honorees have contributed significantly to society, their disciplines and the local and/or university community — and they have demonstrated a commitment to developing future leaders in their fields through mentoring.

This year’s honorees, who will be announced when plans are finalized, were selected from nearly four dozen nominations by administrators in schools and research centers. Each honoree will receive individual recognition at a KU football, volleyball, men’s basketball or women’s basketball game. Last year’s pilot program recognized seven faculty for their outstanding research.