Eman Saadah, Teaching Associate Professor in the Department of Linguistics, has been recognized for her exceptional commitment to undergraduate education. Her impact extends far beyond the classroom, as she organizes co-curricular activities such as cooking classes and conversation sessions to enrich the student experience. One former student shared, “She emphasizes the importance of considering diverse cultural contexts when learning a language, encouraging students to engage with different viewpoints and perspectives.”
For more on Professor Saadah’s recent honor, please visit: Campus Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching.
Kristin Hoganson, Professor in the Department of History, has been awarded a prestigious 2024 National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Fellowship. This competitive national fellowship recognizes Professor Hoganson’s outstanding scholarly contributions to the humanities. “An NEH fellowship is a prestigious and highly competitive award that recognizes stellar scholarly contributions in the humanities. Congratulations to Professor Hoganson on receiving this fellowship. We are fortunate to have her as part of the Illinois faculty,” said Provost John Coleman.
For further information, please see the LAS news article.
Congratulations to both faculty members for their well-deserved recognition and their continued dedication to excellence in teaching and research.