UCF Honors Faculty Excellence at 2026 Founders’ Day Celebration
Founders’ Day 2026 Faculty Awards
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The University of Central Florida (UCF) celebrated approximately 280 faculty members for their academic achievements and service during the Founders’ Day Faculty Honors Celebration. Notable awards included the Pegasus Professor Award and the Medal of Societal Impact, with Chuck Dziuban recognized for his 55-year career and the introduction of the Chuck D. Dziuban Award for Excellence in Online Teaching.
- 01UCF honored around 280 faculty members for their contributions at the Founders’ Day event.
- 02Key awards included the Pegasus Professor Award and the Medal of Societal Impact.
- 03Chuck Dziuban was recognized for his 55 years of service and pioneering contributions.
- 04The Chuck D. Dziuban Award for Excellence in Online Teaching was introduced this year.
- 05Numerous faculty members received awards in various categories, highlighting excellence in teaching and research.
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The University of Central Florida (UCF) held its annual Founders’ Day Faculty Honors Celebration, recognizing approximately 280 faculty members for their outstanding contributions to academia and service. Among the prestigious awards presented were the Pegasus Professor Award, which was awarded to Hassan Foroosh, Carmen Giurgescu, Annette R. Khaled, and Matthew Marino, and the Medal of Societal Impact, awarded to Zhihua Qu. The event also honored Chuck Dziuban, a trailblazing faculty member with a remarkable 55-year career, who was recognized for his role as UCF’s inaugural Pegasus Professor and founding director of the Faculty Center for Teaching and Learning. In his honor, the Chuck D. Dziuban Award for Excellence in Online Teaching was introduced to celebrate faculty excellence in online education. Other awards included the Reach for the Stars Award and various excellence awards for undergraduate and graduate teaching, research, and professional service, showcasing the university's commitment to academic excellence.
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The recognition of faculty excellence enhances UCF's reputation and encourages a culture of high academic standards, benefiting students and the wider community.
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