Success and Recognition


Emory University is committed to supporting and recognizing current and emeritus faculty members for extraordinary career contributions and achievements by national and international organizations.

Celebrating the Best and Brightest

Thank you to all those who've taken their passion and commitment to the next level. The Emory experience is made better by you.

Major Awards

Extraordinary Achievements

Discover Emory's current and emeritus faculty members recognized for extraordinary career contributions and achievements by national and international organizations.

Learn more about major honors

Named University Professors

Asa Griggs Candler Professorships

The Asa Griggs Candler professorships recruit and retain especially well-qualified senior faculty members.

Meet Asa Griggs Candler professors

Charles Howard Candler Professorships

The Charles Howard Candler Professorships recognize senior scholars demonstrating exceptional teaching, scholarship, and service.

Meet Charles Howard Candler Professors

Robert W. Woodruff Professorships

The Robert W. Woodruff Professorships recruit teacher-scholars of distinction who provide a unifying force to graduate education and serve a broad constituency.

Meet Robert W. Woodruff Professors

Emory Distinguished Professorships

The Emory Distinguished Professorships engage renowned public leaders and artists with Emory's research and teaching missions.

Meet Emory Distinguished Professors

University Awards

Emory Williams Distinguished Undergraduate Teaching Award

The Emory Williams Distinguished Undergraduate Teaching Award recognizes faculty at the four undergraduate schools.

Learn about the Undergraduate Teaching Award

Provost's Distinguished Teaching Award for Excellence in Graduate and Professional Education

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.

Learn about the Graduate and Professional Teaching Award

Thomas Jefferson Award

The Thomas Jefferson Award recognizes one faculty or staff member for distinguished service to the university.

Learn about the Thomas Jefferson Award

Exemplary Teacher of the Year Award

The Exemplary Teacher of the Year Award is a faculty honor supported by the United Methodist Church's General Board of Higher Education and Ministry.

Learn about the Exemplary Teacher of the Year Award