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Outstanding teachers abound across Penn. The University and its schools recognize some of those excellent teachers every year with teaching awards.

University-Wide Teaching Awards

Lindback Awards for Distinguished Teaching

Awarded to up to eight members of the standing faculty each year.

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Provost's Awards

Recognizing non-standing faculty for distinguished teaching, and honor faculty for the teaching and mentoring of PhD students.

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More information about the above awards can be found at the Provost’s website.

Penn Prize for Graduate Student Teaching

The Penn Prize for Excellence in Teaching by Graduate Students recognizes the profound impact of graduate students on education at Penn. Nominations come directly from students. Ten prizes are awarded annually.  More information about these awards can be found at the Provost's website.

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Teaching Awards by School