Missouri State University Foundation Awards for Excellence in Teaching, Research and Service
The Foundation Awards for Excellence in Teaching, Research (and/or creative expression) and Service are intended to recognize full-time faculty who demonstrate evidence of significant accomplishments. Faculty members must be nominated by peers for the Foundation Awards, which are funded by the Missouri State University Foundation. Foundation Awards are presented annually up to two faculty in each of the three categories. Each recipient receives $3,600 in the form of a salary authorization. Please view the timeline and process description.
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2025 Foundation Awards for Teaching, Research and Service
Foundation Awards in Teaching, Research and Service were presented to three Missouri State faculty members in May 2025. Each recipient of these awards recognizing excellence in the areas of teaching, research and/or creative activities, and service received an monetary reward of $3,600 funded by the Missouri State University Foundation.
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Foundation Awards for Teaching
Natalie Allen
School of Health Sciences - Nutrition and Dietetics
McQueary College of Health and Human Services
Dr. Amber Howard
School of Teaching, Learning, and Developmental Science
College of Education
Foundation Awards for Research
Dr. Amy Hulme
School of Health Sciences - Biomedical Sciences
McQueary College of Health and Human Services
Dr. Day Ligon
Biology
College of Natural and Applied Sciences
Foundation Awards for Service
Dr. Christine Sudbrock
School of Hospitality and Agricultural Leadership
William H. Darr College of Agriculture
Dr. Randi Ulbricht
School of Health Sciences - Biomedical Sciences
McQueary College of Health and Human Services