Syracuse Sun

Syracuse University's Graduate School recently honored 39 graduate students with Outstanding Teaching Assistant awards for their exemplary work in instructional capacities. Peter Vanable, dean of the Graduate School, expressed gratitude for the teaching assistants' significant contributions, stating, "We appreciate and understand the high value our teaching assistants bring to individual students, class sessions, teaching and learning outcomes and graduate scholarship and success across the University."

The recipients of this year's awards come from a diverse range of academic disciplines. Among them are individuals like Erika Arias from political science, Taylor Harman from anthropology, and Marie Kramer from mathematics. Each awardee was nominated by their respective departments and had to present a comprehensive teaching portfolio to be considered.

The Graduate School's recognition of these teaching assistants underscores the crucial role they play in supporting undergraduate and graduate education at the university. As Dean Vanable noted, the faculty and staff sincerely appreciate the dedication and impact of these individuals.

The list of awardees includes Jeffrey Adams from English, Neiva Fortes from economics, and Chelsea Sato from mathematics, among others. The awards serve as a testament to the commitment and excellence displayed by these graduate students in their teaching roles.

Congratulations to all the recipients of the Outstanding Teaching Assistant awards for their outstanding contributions to the educational community at Syracuse University.