The designation of University Research Professor is awarded to recognize and publicize research accomplishments of scholars across the full range of disciplines at UK.
This award is given to Gatton faculty members who inspire passion for their discipline, innovation in the classroom, and leadership to help students think critically and creatively about business problems.
These awards are part of the College’s broader strategic mandate on the Research Excellence Initiative, which is to influence the thinking of business leaders, policy-makers and scholars around the world by providing insight and analysis of key topics critical to the business, policy, and research communities.
This award is presented to one graduating senior chosen by the Dean who excels in academics, campus involvement, leadership, financial responsibility and interpersonal skills. Each academic department selects an outstanding senior and those five students interview for the Dean’s Award for Excellence.
These individuals are recognized for going above and beyond in their service to the Gatton student body.
Upon her retirement after 37 years at the Gatton College, Judy Haywood established a gift known as the Judith Milburn Haywood Staff Award Endowment. This gift is an opportunity to recognize outstanding staff of the Gatton College.
