University of Iowa College of Education faculty member Ted Neal was recently named as a recipient of the 2026 President and Provost Award for Teaching Excellence.
This award represents the highest level of achievement in teaching given at the University of Iowa.
Neal, a clinical professor of science education, was featured in an IowaNow article to celebrate and promote this prestigious accolade.
The following excerpt is from the article as published by UI’s Office of Strategic Communication:
“Four University of Iowa faculty members are recipients of the 2026 President and Provost Award for Teaching Excellence, recognizing their exceptional and sustained contributions to student learning and success.
Established in 2004 by the UI Council on Teaching, the President and Provost Award for Teaching Excellence is the university’s highest honor for teaching. Each year, the council selects three clinical-track or tenure-track faculty members and one instructional-track or adjunct faculty member to receive the award.
Criteria include innovative curriculum design, outstanding student mentorship, commitment to accessible learning environments, educational outreach, and demonstrated interest in students’ academic and career success.”