2026 Faculty Recognition

Seven University of Georgia faculty members are featured with photos and names under the heading 2026 Faculty Recognition.

Creative Research Medal: Sun Joo (Grace) Ahn, OIBR Distinguished Scholar, Professor, Advertising & Public Relations

Innovation in AI Teaching Award: Bree Bang-Jensen, OIBR Affiliate, Assistant Professor, International Affairs

Engaged Scholar: Jon Calabria, OIBR Affiliate, Professor, College of Environment + Design

Walter Barnard Hill Award: Karen DeMeester, OIBR Affiliate, Public Service Associate, Survey Research & Evaluation Support Division

Distinguished Research Professor: Amy Ellis, OIBR Affiliate, Professor, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies Education

Postdoctoral Research Award: Trevor Tuma, OIBR Affiliate, Post Doctoral Research Associate, Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

Creative Teaching Award: Andrew Owsiak, OIBR Affiliate, Meigs Professor, International Affairs