Faculty nominations open for KU’s International Affairs awards

KU International Affairs is now accepting nominations for two competitive awards that recognize faculty who engage in internationalization across campus. Nominations and supporting materials should be submitted by Oct. 8. 

The International Affairs Advisory Board International Research Award recognizes KU faculty who have provided outstanding leadership in international education through research and discovery efforts at KU. The award includes $1,000 in funding for professional activities and is financially supported by the KUIA advisory board. Award recipients will be invited to give a campus talk on their work in the spring 2026 semester.  

The George and Eleanor Woodyard International Educator Award recognizes full-time, tenured KU faculty on the Lawrence campus who have provided outstanding leadership in international education at KU. A $1,000 award is made possible by a generous endowment from George and Eleanor Woodyard. George Woodyard joined the faculty of KU in 1966 and was named KU’s first dean of international studies in 1989. The recipient will be recognized during the spring 2026 semester. 

Visit International Affairs Faculty Awards for Internationalization for more information, criteria and how to submit a nomination.