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 Faculty Award

This award is presented to a member of the Graduate Faculty who has exhibited outstanding long-term service to both The Graduate School and Augusta University. This is the highest honor given to a graduate school faculty member.

David Fulton, PhD

  • Outstanding Faculty Award - 2024

Distinguished Faculty Award Recipients

Rick McIndoe, PhD

  • Distinguished Research Award - 2024

Meghan Mcgee-Lawrence, PhD

  • Distinguished Teacher Award - 2024

Santu Ghosh, PhD

  • Distinguished Service Award - 2024

Hoda Maleki, PhD

  • Distinguished Mentorship Award - 2024

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.

Criteria & Nomination Form

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.

Criteria & Nomination Form

Distinguished Service Award

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

Criteria & Nomination Form

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.

Criteria & Nomination Form

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