The purpose of the GSA Recognition Awards is to honor students who have gone above and beyond in the fields of teaching, service, and leadership, as well as faculty members who excel in mentoring graduate students. The following awards will be distributed at each College's/School's Pre-Commencement Ceremony. Nominations for the 2025 GSA Recognition Awards are now open and will close on Sunday, March 10th, 2025.
This award is intended for a graduate student who has demonstrated excellence in teaching, either as a Teaching Assistant (TA) or as the primary instructor of a course. Students or professors who have observed the instructor in the teaching sector may make nominations. To complete a nomination for the 2025 Graduate Teaching Award, complete the submission form found HERE.
This award is intended for a graduate student who has demonstrated a high level of service to their department and/or the university community. To complete a nomination for the 2025 Service Award, complete the submission form found HERE.
This award is intended for a graduate student who has demonstrated a high level of leadership to their department and/or the university community. To complete a nomination for the 2025 Leadership Award, complete the submission form found HERE.
This award is intended for a professor who has inspired students and enhanced students' graduate education. To complete a nomination for the 2025 Mentorship Award, complete the submission form found HERE.
Complete the appropriate submission form (links are included for each award above).
If you are having trouble accessing the form, log into MySLU first, click on Tools, click on Google Drive, then come back to this page and click on the link.
Graduate Student Teaching Award- Fan [Ann] Wang from International Business and Marketing
Graduate Student Service Award- Qianlu Sun from Public and Social Policy
Graduate Student Leadership Award - Jaeseung Lee from Operations & Tech Management
Faculty Mentorship Award- Dr. Orhun Aydin from Earth, Environmental and Geospatial Science
Graduate Student Teaching Award- Lou Vinarscik from Heath Care Ethics
Graduate Student Service Award- Colten Biro from English
Graduate Student Leadership Award - Darby Ratliff from American Studies
Faculty Mentorship Award- Dr. Seth Bland from Nursing
Graduate Student Teaching Award- Colten Biro from English
Graduate Student Service Award- No nominations
Graduate Student Leadership Award - Lokesh Coomar from the Center for Anatomical Science and Education
Faculty Mentorship Award- Dr. Meadow Campbell from the School of Medicine