Universities thrive on great faculty members — the dedication to the classroom experience, the commitment to advance their disciplines and the determination to make a difference through service are indispensable.
For over a decade, the Southeastern Conference has used its SEC Faculty Achievement Award to honor these essential members of the campus community. This unique awards program was established in 2012 by the Conference’s presidents and chancellors and celebrates success in teaching, research, and service. Each year, one of the 14 recipients is chosen as the SEC Professor of the Year, voted on by the universities’ provosts.
Previous Winners
2024Elbio Dagotto Distinguished Professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy |
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2023Tony Schmitz Professor of Mechanical, Aerospace and Biomedical Engineering |
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2022Alison Buchan Carolyn W. Fite Professor of Microbiology |
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2021Gregory Stuart Chancellor’s Professor in Psychology |
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2020Leon Tolbert Min H. Kao Professor of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science |
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2019Penny White Elvin E. Overton Distinguished Professor of Law |
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2018Louis Gross Alvin and Sally Beaman Distinguished Professor of Ecology & Evolutionary Biology and Mathematics |
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2017Suzanne Lenhart Chancellor’s Professor of Mathematics |
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2016Susan E. Riechert Distinguished Service Professor of Ecology & Evolutionary Biology |
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2015J. Wesley Hines Postelle Professor of Nuclear Engineering |
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2014Daniel S. Simberloff Nancy Gore Hunger Professor of Environmental Science |
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2013Harry (Hap) McSween Chancellor’s Professor of Earth and Planetary Sciences |
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2012Carol Tenopir Chancellor’s Professor of Information Sciences |