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Always a student of the field
Erin Ward is a senior lecturer at Purdue and recipient of the university’s 2023 Excellence in Instruction Award for Lecturers.
Bringing texts alive
One of the proudest achievements of Melinda Zook’s career is implementing the Cornerstone Integrated Liberal Arts program, which encourages Purdue’s undergraduate students to broaden their understanding of the world and strengthen their communication and critical-thinking skills through general education courses.
Professor encourages students to ‘choose their own adventure’ both in and out of the classroom
Jason Ware prioritizes personal connections with his students and focuses on mentoring, both in and out of the classroom. Ultimately, Ware wants his students to cultivate their sense and concept of humanity – and he wants them to realize the impact they can have on the world around them.
