First Citizens Bank Scholars Medal

The First Citizens Bank Scholars Medal was first awarded in 1988 and recognizes outstanding scholarship, creativity, and research among senior full-time faculty members. Each year the University, with support from First Citizens Bank, presents this award in order to recognize and foster the advancement and diffusion of knowledge and creative endeavors.

Award

The recipients are honored annually at a spring ceremony and reception presided over by the Chancellor, officials of First Citizens Bank, and other University officers. They are presented with a framed citation, a medal, and cash prize.

NominationS

The nomination period is now closed. Nominations were due on November 15, 2024. For more information, visit the award site.

Recipients

  • 2025: Dr. Franz Kellermanns, Management
  • 2024: Dr. Adam Reitzel, Biological Sciences
  • 2023: Dr. Kirill Afonin, Chemistry
  • 2022: Dr. Jean-Claude Thill, Geography and Earth Sciences
  • 2021: Dr. Akinwumi Ogundiran, Africana Studies
  • 2020: Dr. James Walsh, Political Science and Public Administration
  • 2019: Dr. Steven Rogelberg, Psychological Science and Management
  • 2018: Dr. Pinku Mukherjee, Biological Sciences
  • 2017: Dr. Robert Algozzine, Educational Leadership
  • 2016: Dr. John David Smith, History
  • 2015: Dr. William Ribarsky, Computer Science
  • 2014: Dr. Craig Ogle, Chemistry
  • 2013: Dr. Lawrence Calhoun and Dr. Richard Tedeschi, Psychology
  • 2012: Dr. Jonathan Marks, Anthropology
  • 2011: Dr. Roslyn A. Mickelson, Sociology
  • 2010: Dr. Lyman L. Johnson, History
  • 2009: Dr. Diane M. Browder, Special Education and Child Development
  • 2008: Dr. Bruce A. Arrigo, Criminal Justice and Criminology
  • 2007: Dr. Kenneth Bost, Biology
  • 2006: Dr. Tanure Ojaide, Africana Studies
  • 2005: Dr. Mark G. Clemens, Biology
  • 2004: Dr. David T. Test, Special Education and Child Development
  • 2003: Dr. Murray A. Webster, Jr., Sociology and Anthropology
  • 2002: Dr. Rafic Z. Makki, Electrical and Computer Engineering
  • 2001: Dr. Martha A. Strawn, Art
  • 2000: Dr. Robert J. Hocken, Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Science
  • 1999: Dr. Donna R. Gabaccia, History
  • 1998: Dr. Daniel L. Shealy, English
  • 1997: Dr. Owen J. Furuseth, Geography and Earth Sciences
  • 1996: Dr. Zbigniew Michalewicz, Computer Science
  • 1995: Dr. Farid M. Tranjan, Electrical and Computer Engineering
  • 1994: Dr. Saul Brenner, Political Science
  • 1993: Dr. Thomas L. Reynolds, Biology
  • 1992: Dr. Gerald F. Pyle, Geography and Earth Sciences
  • 1991: Dr. Judith D. Suther, Foreign Languages, and Dr. K. David Patterson, History
  • 1990: Dr. Bryan E. Robinson, Human Services
  • 1989: Dr. David R. Goldfield, History, and Dr. James D. Oliver, Biology
  • 1988: Dr. Paul D. Escott, History, and Dr. D. Paul Rillema, Chemistry