Faculty Excellence and Recognition
Celebrating Faculty Excellence at Clemson
At Clemson University, we are committed to recognizing and celebrating the outstanding contributions of our faculty. Faculty excellence drives our institution’s success, and this page serves as a central hub for highlighting faculty achievements in teaching, research, mentorship, and service. Whether you are exploring prestigious awards, learning about recognition opportunities, or seeking support for an application, you’ll find valuable resources here.
Why Faculty Recognition Matters
- Elevates faculty visibility within and beyond Clemson
- Encourages innovation and excellence in teaching and research
- Strengthens the University’s reputation as a leader in higher education
- Supports faculty advancement and career growth
Ways We Recognize Faculty Excellence
Internal Awards & Honors
Clemson honors faculty members annually through a range of internal awards, including those for teaching excellence, research impact, and service contributions. Learn more about these awards and past recipients.
Prestigious External Awards
We encourage faculty to pursue national and international recognition through fellowships and awards from organizations such as the National Science Foundation (NSF), Fulbright, and the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), among others. Our office provides support in identifying and applying for these prestigious honors.
Faculty Spotlights and Success Stories
Discover inspiring stories of Clemson faculty who have been recognized for their contributions. These spotlights showcase impactful research, innovative teaching practices, and service initiatives that make a difference.
Award Support and Resources
We offer guidance and resources to help faculty navigate the awards process. From application assistance to nomination strategies, we provide the tools needed to maximize recognition opportunities.
Get Involved
- Nominate a Colleague: Do you know a faculty member deserving of recognition? Find out how to submit a nomination.
- Seek Support & Collaboration: Enhance your application with personalized, expert guidance and peer support.
- Explore Past Awardees: Learn from faculty who have successfully earned recognition.
For questions or support, please contact the Director of Faculty Awards and Honorifics, Tom Kealy at TKEALY@CLEMSON.EDU.
Meet Your New Faculty Champion
Tom Kealy, Ph.D., has been named Clemson’s first director for faculty awards and honorifics. In this role, Kealy reports to Senior Associate Provost Amy Lawton-Rauh to direct and manage workflows and networks supporting internal and external awards recognizing faculty excellence in teaching, service, scholarly pursuits and leadership across the University.
Learn more about Kealy's role at the University and discover his vision to serve and strengthen the Office of Faculty Advancement's mission in the blog post below.
Tenured and Promoted Faculty at Clemson University
Each semester, the University recognizes the tenure and promotion of qualifying faculty members, celebrating their demonstrated excellence in research, teaching and service to the profession, the institution and the public.
Click the button below to discover the names of the 2023 Tenure and Promotion honorees sorted by colleges and libraries, and learn more about each faculty member.
