Announcing the 2026 Distinguished Faculty Awards
Celebrating U of A faculty recognized for excellence in research, teaching, service and leadership.
Dear colleagues,
It is with great pride and deep appreciation that we announce the 2026 University of Arizona Distinguished Faculty Awards recipients.
We are honored to recognize 25 exceptional faculty members who will receive 13 prestigious university-wide awards recognizing their extraordinary achievements in research, teaching, service, mentoring, administration or extension. Recipients were selected through rigorous review by committees of distinguished faculty peers.
The honorees advance student success, expand the frontiers of knowledge, and embody the university’s mission, vision and land-grant values. Collectively, their contributions exemplify the highest standards of academic excellence, and their work profoundly enriches the lives of our students, colleagues and broader communities across Arizona, the nation and the world.
Please join us in celebrating this year’s distinguished faculty and the meaningful impact they have made on our university community.
Warm regards,
Patricia A. Prelock
Provost and Chief Academic Officer
Andrea J. Romero
Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs
This email was sent to all faculty, instructors, deans, directors, department heads, and chairs.