Faculty Honored with Prestigious University Awards

Every year, two faculty members are recognized at commencement for their work in the classroom. The 2021 winners continue a long tradition of excellence at the School of Nursing and show devotion to the school’s stated values. 

The 2021 Emory Williams Distinguished Undergraduate Teaching Award is presented to faculty members in each of Emory’s four undergraduate programs. The award, which recognizes a record of excellence in undergraduate teaching, was established by Emory Williams, a 1932 Emory College alumnus and longtime trustee. The 2021 recipient from the School of Nursing is Rowena Elliott, FAAN, associate clinical professor of nursing. 

The Provost’s Distinguished Teaching Award for Excellence in Graduate and Professional Education recognizes outstanding scholars who excel as teachers within formal and informal educational settings.

One faculty member in each of the seven graduate and professional schools is given the award in recognition of the important role of exceptional teaching in graduate and professional education. The 2021 recipient from the School of Nursing is Phyllis Wright, FAAN, assistant clinical professor of nursing.

For more on these and other awards received by faculty, staff, and students, visit: nursing.emory.edu/awards