We are pleased to announce that the following six faculty members have received the Athletics Professor of Excellence award:
- Kenneth Baker, distinguished lecturer, Haslam College of Business
- Erin Darby, associate professor, College of Arts and Sciences
- Karen DeLong, associate professor, UTIA, Herbert College of Agriculture
- Erin Hardin, professor, College of Arts and Science
- James Rose, distinguished lecturer, College of Architecture and Design
- Erin Whiteside, professor, College of Communication and Information
The awards, which are funded by Athletics and come with a $15,000 honorarium, recognize professional excellence and outstanding university citizenship at the departmental, college, or university levels. The six recipients were selected from a strong field of 13 nominations and were chosen by a committee of faculty and administrators. Honorees hold the title for one academic year.
Athletics and academics are both vital parts of a robust campus community. The awards provide further evidence that UT is the “Everything School,” pursuing excellence in every sport and in every academic discipline. These faculty members represent the spirit of collaboration, service, and drive shared across our campus.
Please join us in congratulating this year’s honorees.
John Zomchick
Provost and Senior Vice Chancellor
Danny White
Vice Chancellor and Director of Athletics