Awards
- Edith Kinney Gaylord Presidential Professorship (2026). Established to recognize faculty members who excel in all of their professional activities and who relate those activities to the students they teach and mentor.
- ScholarGPS Highly Ranked Scholar Ranked #2 in Human Sexuality, #7 in Social Policy, #19 in Sociology, and #25 in Critical Criminology (2025). Given to scholars in the top 0.5% of all scholars worldwide based on a strong publication record, high impact, and the notable quality of scholarly contributions.
- Provost’s Community Engagement Award for Outstanding Scholarship, Research, and Creative Activity (2021). Given to a faculty member in recognition for engaged scholarship, research, and creative activity that is conducted in a mutually beneficial community-university partnership addressing critical community needs.
- Jill Irvine Leadership Award, Women’s and Gender Studies (2016). Given to a faculty member who exemplifies collaborative spirit, expansive vision, commitment to advancing women’s and LGBTQ issues, service to campus, and dedication to leadership.
- Irene Rothbaum Award for Outstanding Assistant Professor, College of Arts and Sciences (2013). Given to a model teacher recognized for dedication, effectiveness and ability to inspire students to high levels of achievement.
- Robert D. Lemon Social Justice Award, the Center for Social Justice (2013). Given to a faculty member who demonstrates courage, compassion, and leadership while working to eliminate discrimination, oppression, and injustice locally and globally.
Meredith Worthen (left) and Jill Irvine (right)
Paul Bell (left) and Meredith Worthen (right)
Meredith Worthen (left) and Amy Kroska (right)
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