James Madison University cultivates stellar talent through a variety of initiatives, including nominations to the Outstanding Faculty Awards (OFA) for the Commonwealth of Virginia. The State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV) administers these state-wide awards and describes them as follows:

The Outstanding Faculty Awards are the Commonwealth's highest honor for faculty at Virginia's public and private colleges and universities. These awards recognize superior accomplishments in teaching, research and public service. 

Outstanding Faculty Nominees for 2027
  • Chrisi Hughey, Professor
    Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, College of Science and Mathematics

  • Cara Meixner, Professor
    Department of Graduate Psychology, College of Health and Behavioral Studies

  • Matt Pardo, Associate Professor
    School of Theatre and Dance, College of Visual and Performing Arts

  • Sara Snyder, Associate Professor
    Educational Foundations and Exceptionalities, College of Education 

  • Cyril V. Uy (Rising Star), Assistant Professor
    Philosophy and Religion, College of Arts and Letters

     

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