Faculty Awards
East Texas A&M University understands the importance of recognizing its faculty for their excellence and leadership in teaching, scholarship and creative activity, and service. The University appreciates all they do to contribute to our community. We could not be who we are without the faculty who inspire our students to fulfill Professor Mayo's motto: Ceaseless Industry, Fearless Investigation, Unfettered Thought, and Unselfish Service to Others.
The Faculty Awards Committee, acting under the authority of the Faculty Advisory Council, develops guidelines, establishes and implements the selection process, and provides for recognition of recipients referred to the committee.
AY 2026 Awards
The Call for Nominations for AY 2026 is now closed.
Awards to be presented this year are...
- Regents Professor Award
- Mayo Professor Award
- Distinguished Faculty Awards:
- Paul W. Barrus Distinguished Faculty Award for Teaching
- H. M. Lafferty Distinguished Faculty Award for Scholarship and Creative Activity
- Neill Humfeld Distinguished Faculty Award for Service
- Faculty Recognition Awards for Professional Excellence:
- Teaching Excellence
- “Ceaseless Industry” award for Excellence in Scholarship
- “Fearless Investigation” award for Excellence in Research
- “Unfettered Thought” award for Excellence in Creative Activity
- “Unselfish Service” award for Excellence in Service
The awards ceremony will be held on April 30, 2026, at 4:00pm in the Rayburn Student Center Ballroom. All faculty are invited and encouraged to attend.
Awards Ceremony Photos