Russell Teaching Awards

Congratulations to Jennifer Palmer and Peter Jutras, two of this year's three recipients of the Richard B. Russell Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching:

The awards were established by the Russell Foundation and named for Richard B. Russell, the university alumnus who served Georgia in public office for 50 years, including almost 40 years as U.S. Senator. The awards, first presented in the 1991-1992 academic year, are administered annually by the Office of the Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost and include a $5,000 prize for each recipient from the Russell Foundation.

"This year's recipients of the Russell Awards share an exemplary dedication to creating life-changing learning experiences for students," said Pamela Whitten, senior vice president for academic affairs and provost. "Their innovative teaching methods and commitment to student success epitomize the world-class learning environment that the University of Georgia provides."

• Peter Jutras, an associate professor in the Franklin College of Arts and Sciences' Hugh Hodgson School of Music.

• Jennifer Palmer, an assistant professor of history in the Franklin College

Huge congratulations to Palmer and Jutras for this fantastic award - UGA's highest early career teaching award. This is a great professional honor for these educators and the Franklin College is honored to be their academic home. Our congratulations as well to their colleagues in the department of history and the Hugh Hodgson School of Music.