Faculty Excellence
Building Communities & Educating the Future
Susquehanna University’s faculty is exceptional.
They are dedicated teachers, supportive mentors, innovative thinkers and engaged experts. Their commitment not only equips students with the tools for future success, but it also enriches the broader community.
We celebrate their excellence in distinguished teaching, impactful scholarship and creative endeavors, as well as their commitment to student advising and service to the university community — shaping the academic experience and fostering a culture of excellence at Susquehanna. The distinguished faculty at Susquehanna University earn support and recognition from the nation’s most esteemed academies, agencies, associations and foundations.
Olu Onafowora
One of the Nation’s Top Black Economists
Economics department head and professor Olu Onafowora was recognized as among the top 20% of leading Black economists in the nation, ranking him 40th out of 200 peers from top universities.
Geneive Henry
2024 Council on Undergraduate Research (CUR) Fellow
Charles B. Degenstein Professor of Chemistry Geneive Henry was named the first CUR Fellow under its newly branded award, for her leadership and mentorship in undergraduate research.
Gail Levinsky
international award Winner for third CD release
Professor of Music Gail Levinsky earned two silver medals from the Global Music Awards for “Quiet Hearts: Music for Saxophone,” featuring women and non-binary composers and performers.
Matthew Neill Null
prestigious Pushcart Prize WInner
Assistant Professor of Creative Writing Matthew Neill Null received the prestigious Pushcart Prize for his short story, “The Dropper.”
Excellence in Education
Susquehanna University Faculty Awards
Donald D. Housley Teaching Award
The Donald D. Housley Teaching Award recognizes a faculty member for distinguished teaching in the past academic year. Named for Dr. Donald D. Housley, a respected former Dean of Arts and Sciences and History Professor (1967-2004), and the first recipient of the Susquehanna University Teaching Award, it also honors his role in establishing the university’s first “teaching cell” — an intergenerational, cross-disciplinary faculty discussion on pedagogy — which later became the Center for Teaching and Learning.
John C. Horn Award for Distinguished Scholarship & Creative Activity
The John C. Horn Award for Distinguished Scholarship and Creative Activity memorializes Dr. John C. Horn, a former long-time member and Chairperson of the Board of Trustees of the University. This award recognizes a faculty member’s outstanding scholarship and conscientious service to the University, and the recipient offers a public lecture in the following academic year.
Lawrence A. Lemons Distinguished Academic Advising Award
The Lawrence A. Lemons Distinguished Academic Advising Award honors the memory of Lawrence A. Lemons, a dedicated teacher, leader and advisor. This award recognizes a faculty member’s exceptional commitment to academic advising.
