School of Arts and Sciences

Lerman-Neubauer Prize for Excellence in Teaching and Mentoring

The Jeanette Lerman-Neubauer '69 and Joseph Neubauer Prize for Excellence in Teaching and Mentoring honors an individual — typically a tenure, full-time faculty member — who is involved in the cocurricular and extracurricular life of the campus and, more importantly, has had a significant impact on students' lives as an exceptional teacher, mentor, adviser and friend.

The $5,000 prize is presented annually at the April faculty meeting.

Faculty, staff, students, and alumni are invited to submit nominations. The recipient is selected by the Dean of Arts and Sciences upon the recommendation of a committee that includes two students appointed by the Student Union and two previous Lerman-Neubauer recipients in consultation with the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs. Decisions are based on nomination letters, teaching evaluations, Faculty Activity Reports and CVs. Nominations are due in March 1 of each year.

2024 Recipient | Jeffrey Lenowitz, Professor of Politics

Nominator Comments

• "Professor Lenowitz exhibits all the traits a student could possibly ask for in a professor… [H]e fosters critical thinking and open, honest dialogue… He clearly does not just want his students to know political theory, he wants them to be able to do political theory. Professor Lenowitz promotes independent thinking and gives students the tools necessary to organize their thoughts and opinions effectively."
• "Outside of the classroom, Professor Lenowitz has helped me navigate my interests in public policy work, law, and global development by advising my post-graduate decisions and helping me conceptualize how law school could fit into my future goals. He has helped me and other students navigate the challenges of making decisions post-graduation with good humor and appreciation for individual student challenges."

Past Recipients