Office of Undergraduate Affairs

Michael L. Walzer '56 Award for Teaching

The Michael L. Walzer '56 Award for Teaching is given annually to a tenure-track faculty member who combines superlative scholarship with inspired teaching.

The $2,500 award is presented annually at the April faculty meeting.

Faculty, staff, students, and alumni are invited to submit nominations. The recipient is selected by the Vice Provost for Undergraduate Affairs upon the recommendation of a committee consisting of three faculty, including previous Teaching Prize recipients, in consultation with the Senior Associate Provost of Academic Affairs. Decisions are based on nomination letters, teaching evaluations, Faculty Activity Reports and CVs. Submit a nomination.

2026 Recipient | Katherine Shulenberger, Assistant Professor of Chemistry

Nominator Comments

• “Through her teaching, I not only learned the subject matter, but developed a genuine excitement for it. She has a remarkable ability to explain complex concepts with clarity and passion, guiding students from fundamental principles to real-world applications.”
• “Professor Shulenberger is incredibly supportive of her students as individuals. She frequently stayed later after class to speak with me; we discussed not only the relevant material, but also additional material I was interested in. She has always gone the extra mile to ensure that her students could both learn effectively and establish a valuable connection with a professor.”

Past Recipients