Geography and Geospatial Sciences honored with 2025 Regents’ Award

KENNESAW, Ga. | Aug 28, 2025

The University System of Georgia Board of Regents has honored ʳɫÊÓÆµâ€™s geography and geospatial sciences programs with the 2025 Teaching Excellence Award for Department or Program.

Housed within the in the Norman J. Radow College of Humanities and Social Sciences, the programs were recognized for their interdisciplinary approach to learning. The programs integrate research, technology, and hands-on experiences to prepare students for emerging challenges in their fields. This award adds to the programs’ accolades, which include the 2021 American Association of Geographers’ Award for Bachelor Program Excellence.

The Board of Regents award is designed to showcase an outstanding department or program that promotes, supports, and recognizes excellence in teaching and innovative approaches to serving students. A special committee composed of faculty and administrators from across the USG who are experienced in teaching and learning practices reviews the nomination portfolios and recommends finalists for each award.

Read the full article, "ʳɫÊÓÆµ State program earns 2025 Regents’ Award," from ʳɫÊÓÆµ News with additional details about the award and quotes from Provost Dr. Ivan Pulinkala, Department Chair Dr. Brandon D. Lundy, and Geography Professors Dr. Vanessa Slinger-Friedman and Dr. Paul N. McDaniel. 

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