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Faculty Awards

Each year, The Graduate School recognizes outstanding faculty members for their exceptional work in service, research, and mentorship. We appreciate their commitment to providing life-saving, life-changing education. 

Outstanding Staff Award

This award is presented to a staff member who has exhibited outstanding service to both The Graduate School and Augusta University. 

Katedra Richardson, MA

  • Outstanding Staff Award - 2025

Distinguished Faculty Award Recipients

Huabo Su, PhD (MCG - Vascular Biology Center)

  • Distinguished Research Award - 2025

Martha Ginn, PhD (Pamplin College)

  • Distinguished Teacher Award - 2025

Kelly Allen, PhD (College of Education & Human Development)

  • Distinguished Mentorship Award - 2025

Gregg Murray, PhD (Pamplin College)

  • Distinguished Service Award - 2025

Andrew Balas, PhD (School of Public Health)

  • Distinguished Online Instructor Award - 2025

Award Criteria

Distinguished Research Award

This award is presented to a member of the Graduate Faculty who has brought recognition and honor to Augusta University for quantity of his/her research.

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Distinguished Teacher Award

This award is presented annually to a member of the Graduate Faculty who had shown exceptional dedication and superior performance in teaching.

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Distinguished Service Award

This award is presented annually to the faculty member who has made significant contributions towards the goals of the Graduate School.

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Outstanding Faculty Award

The award for outstanding faculty is presented to a member of the Graduate Faculty who has exhibited outstanding and long-term service to both The Graduate School and Augusta University.

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