Celebrating Faculty Excellence at UTRGV
Our commitment is simple: to highlight faculty success and celebrate those who lead with impact.
At UTRGV, we proudly honor the remarkable achievements of our faculty. Through a robust portfolio of awards and recognition programs, we showcase excellence in teaching, research, service, and innovation across every discipline. Each award cycle offers opportunities to highlight outstanding contributions that advance UTRGV’s mission and inspire future generations.
Awards Overview
Regents' Outstanding Teaching Awards
The ROTA Program celebrates faculty who demonstrate an unwavering commitment to teaching excellence. This award recognizes educators who elevate the learning experience through innovative, creative, and effective teaching practices.
Minnie Stevens Piper Award
The Minnie Stevens Piper Foundation Award honors ten exceptional professors across the UT System for their dedication to teaching and their outstanding academic, scientific, and scholarly achievements. This prestigious recognition emphasizes excellence in the teaching profession while also considering contributions in research, publication, and service.
UTRGV Faculty Impact Awards
The UTRGV Faculty Impact Awards (formerly called Faculty Excellence Awards) are our highest tribute to the visionaries who shape the future of education. These awards honor faculty whose innovation, leadership, and impact in teaching, research, and service set the standard for excellence. By showcasing these extraordinary achievements across campus and beyond, we ignite a culture of recognition, pride, and academic distinction that elevates our entire university community.
UT System Academy of Distinguished Teachers
The UT System Academy of Distinguished Teachers is a prestigious community of educators recognized for their exceptional commitment to teaching excellence. Membership honors faculty who demonstrate innovation, creativity, and effectiveness in the classroom, shaping transformative learning experiences for students across the UT System. This program celebrates those who set the highest standards in pedagogy and inspire academic achievement.