The University of Illinois Chicago has announced the opening of nominations for the 2025-26 faculty awards. The nomination process, shared with deans, includes several internal awards to recognize outstanding faculty contributions.

The Award for Excellence in Teaching is open for nominations until February 21. Guidelines and submission instructions are available on its webpage. Questions can be directed to Elizabeth Houlihan at facultyaffairsevent@uic.edu.

The Community Engagement Award honors faculty achievements in community-based research and teaching. It includes a $5,000 payment, with nominations due by March 24. Karen Coicou can be contacted at coicou@uic.edu for inquiries.

For contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion, the Faculty Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Award offers a $5,000 payment. Nominations are also due by March 24, with Karen Coicou available for questions.

The Graduate Mentoring Award recognizes excellence in graduate mentoring. Nominations should be submitted by March 1 following guidelines on its webpage. Benn Williams is available at bwilli7@uic.edu for questions.

The Interprofessional Teaching in Action Matters Award (I-TEAM Award) celebrates excellence in interprofessional practice and education. Applications open in February and are due by May 16. Ami Shah can be contacted at ashah58@uic.edu for details.

The Piergiorgio L.E. Uslenghi Global Engagement Faculty Awards acknowledge contributions to global engagement beyond essential responsibilities. Nominations are due by February 21 and questions can be sent to Shellie Brown at shelliec@uic.edu.

UIC Distinguished Professor appointments recognize significant impact through scholarship and leadership. Recommendations will be made to Provost Karen Colley and Vice Chancellor Robert Barish before submission to the University Board of Trustees. Nominations are due by February 21 with Elizabeth Houlihan as the contact person.

Finally, the University Scholars program enters its 38th year, supporting six faculty members who excel in research and teaching over three years. Nominations close on February 21 with further information available from Elizabeth Houlihan.

Karen Colley serves as Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs overseeing these initiatives.