In 2004, the Betty M. Unterberger Award for Outstanding Service to Honors Education was created and presented to Dr. Unterberger in recognition of her many years service and significant contribution to the growth and development of Honors education at Texas A&M. Subsequent recipients have been recognized based on their overall contribution to the advancement of high-impact education at Texas A&M.
Dr. Betty Miller Unterberger, who retired from Texas A&M in 2004, was the first female full professor at Texas A&M. She was mentor to numerous graduate and undergraduate students and a great advocate for Honors education at Texas A&M. Dr. Unterberger was the recipient of a number of awards during her illustrious career, including the Teacher-Scholar Award from the University Honors Program in 1997.
Dr. Betty Miller Unterberger, who retired from Texas A&M in 2004, was the first female full professor at Texas A&M. She was mentor to numerous graduate and undergraduate students and a great advocate for Honors education at Texas A&M. Dr. Unterberger was the recipient of a number of awards during her illustrious career, including the Teacher-Scholar Award from the University Honors Program in 1997.
Award Recipients
Award Year | Recipient |
|---|---|
| 2024 | Dr. Linda Radzik (Philosophy) |
| 2023 | Dr. Tracy Hammond & Dr. Paul Taele (Computer Science) |
2022 | Dr. Jen Dulin (Biology) |
2021 | Dr. Charles Conrad (Communication) |
2020 | Dr. Faizan Kabani (Caruth School of Dental Hygiene) |
2019 | Dr. Kelly Brumbelow (Civil and Environmental Engineering) and Dr. Georgiane Moore (Ecosystem Science and Management) |
2018 | Dr. Marian Eide (English) |
2017 | Dr. Sara Alpern (History) |
2016 | Dr. Sarah Misemer (Hispanic Studies) |
2015 | Dr. Chris Houser (Geosciences) |
2014 | Dr. Christopher Quick (Biomedical Engineering and Veterinary Physiology & Pharmacology) |
2013 | Dr. Nancy Amato (Computer Science & Engineering) |
2012 | Prof. Rodney Hill (Architecture) |
2011 | Dr. Elizabeth D. Tebeaux (English) |
2010 | Dr. Edward A. Funkhouser (Biochemistry & Biophysics) |
2008 | Ms. Cynthia M. Raisor (English) |
2004 | Dr. Betty M. Unterberger (History) |
Award Terms
Award recipients are honored with a custom plaque at the annual LAUNCH Recognition Ceremony held just before Spring commencement.Selection Procedure
Nominees are considered by a committee of staff members based on their record of teaching, mentorship, and scholarly impact.
To read bios of previous recipients, please visit https://tamuhonors.wordpress.com/?s=unterberger