College Teaching Awards

C.I. Noll Excellence in Teaching Award

Every year, the C. I. Noll Award celebrates the remarkable faculty members of Penn State’s Eberly College of Science who stand out for their extraordinary dedication to students. Open to nominations from alumni, faculty, and students, the award celebrates educators who significantly contribute to student success. Two awards are distributed: one to a tenure-track professor and another to an instructional teaching faculty member or lecturer. For nominations or inquiries, contact Lynne O’Cain.

University Teaching Awards

Penn State Undergraduate Teaching Awards

Penn State celebrates the exceptional dedication of undergraduate educators with three prestigious teaching awards: the Milton S. Eisenhower Award for Distinguished Teaching, the George W. Atherton Award for Excellence in Teaching, and the Teaching Fellow: Penn State Alumni Association Award for Excellence in Teaching. These awards are a testament to the outstanding commitment of the faculty, with less than one percent of full-time faculty being selected for this honor each year, highlighting the exclusivity and significance of the recognition.

To nominate a faculty member for a teaching award, please complete the Teaching Awards Nomination Form. Nominations are accepted year-round; however, those received after June 30 will be considered for the following year.