Fostering Innovation and Providing Transformative Education
Touro Recognizes 2024 Presidential Faculty Award Recipients for Outstanding Teaching, Scholarship, and Service
Each year, Touro University celebrates the exceptional achievements of its faculty through the Presidential Faculty Awards for Excellence. These awards recognize faculty members who embody Touro’s mission to advance knowledge, foster innovation, and provide transformative education for students from different backgrounds. Honorees are distinguished in their respective fields for their dedication to teaching, research, and service, and together they exemplify the highest standards of commitment to the academic community and society at large. This year’s recipients have demonstrated outstanding contributions that inspire both their students and peers, underscoring Touro’s dedication to academic excellence and social impact.
Faculty members were nominated by members of the Touro community and were judged by a cross-disciplinary selection team from different Touro schools. Final decisions were made by Touro’s academic leadership and Touro University President Dr. Alan Kadish.
Among the 2024 Presidential Faculty Award winners are leaders in research, education, and community service who have made significant strides in their disciplines. From pioneering research in health disparities to innovative approaches in inclusive education, these faculty members bring unique perspectives and invaluable expertise to their work. Their accomplishments reflect not only their personal dedication but also Touro’s ongoing commitment to advancing knowledge and serving the community. Each recipient received an engraved medal that can be worn on their academic regalia and a monetary award in recognition of their outstanding accomplishments.
This year’s awardees are:
Excellence in Teaching
Julie Banfer, Ed.D—Touro University Graduate School of Education
Excellence in Service
Jay Shubrook, DO, FAAFP, FACOFP—Touro University California College of Osteopathic Medicine
Excellence in Research
Elizabeth Unni, PhD, MBA—Touro College of Pharmacy
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