The College of LAS has selected 16 professors, graduate students, lecturers, and advisors as the recipients of the 2025 teaching and advising rewards.

Additionally, earlier in the year the college announced it was recognizing seven staff members and academic professionals for their outstanding professional contributions.

"We are honored and fortunate to have so many amazing teachers and advisors in the College of LAS,” said Venetria K. Patton, the Harry E. Preble Dean of the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences. “From long-time professors and advisors to teaching assistants new to their jobs, this year’s award recipients represent the best in instruction and helping students navigate college life.”

The awardees will be honored at a ceremony in April. Descriptions of the recipients follow:

LAS Academic Professional Award
 

Nicolas Morphew: As the senior lab coordinator at the School of Integrative Biology, Nicolas Morphew oversees undergraduate teaching laboratories for multiple courses that serve up to 800 students every year. During his 16 years with SIB, he has helped set thousands of students on the path to success as they build a wide range of essential lab skills. He also mentors teaching assistants and undergraduate staff. Nominators praised his preparedness, adaptability, knowledge, effective communication, and positive outlook.
 

Dean’s Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching

Phil Anderson, Department of Evolution, Ecology, & Behavior. Anderson is known in his department for excelling at teaching essential courses such as anatomy and physical principles of biology. “ (Professor Anderson’s) exemplary mentorship, guidance, and support … helped me become the researcher I am today,” wrote an alum who graduated in 2019.