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Melinda Zook, professor of history, is one of the five Charles B. Murphy Award winners for Outstanding Undergraduate Teaching. (Photo by John Underwood/Purdue Marketing and Communications)
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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.
Jason Ware, clinical assistant professor in the John Martinson Honors College, is one of two winners of the 2022 Exceptional Early Career Teaching Award. (Photo by John Underwood/Purdue Marketing and Communications)
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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 …