Faculty Awards & Recognition

Our faculty are an important and vital part of what we do. We take pride in recognizing their achievements in teaching, scholarship, research, creative activity, public service and mentoring. 

Here you can find information about prestigious faculty awards and honors, including the University System of Maryland Board of Regents Faculty Awards, the University System of Maryland Elkins Professorship and the Fulbright Scholar Program.

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USM BOR Faculty Awards

Highest honor presented by the Board of Regents to exemplary faculty in the University System of Maryland

Learn more about the USM BOR Faculty Awards
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USM Elkins Professorship

First permanently endowed university-wide professorship at the University of Maryland

Learn more about the USM Elkins Professorship
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Fulbright

Explore opportunities for U.S. citizens to go abroad with the Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program

Learn more about the Fulbright Scholars Program