Get To Know The Guiding Minds Of Northwestern University: Faculty Profiles And Their Impact

Teaching Awards and Recognition

Northwestern University faculty have received numerous teaching awards and recognitions, including:

The University Distinguished Teaching Award, the highest teaching honor awarded by Northwestern University

The Searle Teaching Excellence Award, given to exceptional early-career faculty

The Alumni Teaching Excellence Award, given to faculty who have made significant contributions to undergraduate education

The Graduate Teaching Excellence Award, given to faculty who have made significant contributions to graduate education

Faculty Diversity: A Rich Tapestry of Perspectives

Northwestern University is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive faculty that reflects the diversity of the world around us. The university believes that a diverse faculty enriches the learning experience for students and contributes to a more vibrant and innovative research environment.

Northwestern has made significant progress in increasing the diversity of its faculty in recent years. In 2021, nearly 30% of the tenure-track faculty were from underrepresented groups, and nearly 50% were women.