Top row, left to right: Elizabeth Lada, Martina Sumner, Imanol Suárez-Palma, Racheal Croucher. Bottom row, left to right: Philip Janzen, Ocqua Gerlyn Murrell, Chamila Malagoda Gamage
2025 College Teaching/Advising Award Winners Revealed
The University of Florida’s annual Teaching/Advising Awards have been announced at the college level, honoring exceptional teachers and advisors across campus for their commitment to enhancing the student experience. The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences is excited to announce its 2025 recipients.
Undergraduate Teacher of the Year
- Philip Janzen, History
- Martina Sumner, Chemistry
- Imanol Suárez-Palma, Spanish and Portuguese studies
- Chamila Malagoda Gamage, Mathematics
- Ocqua Gerlyn Murrell, Women’s Studies
Faculty Advising/Mentoring
- Elizabeth Lada, Astronomy
Professional Adviser of the Year
- Racheal Croucher, Academic Advising Center
Among the award-winning recipients across all colleges, one winner in each category will be selected for university-wide 2025 Teacher/Adviser of the Year Awards. These awards will be announced later in the spring semester. Congratulations to all of the honorees.
A list of previous awardees can be found in the archives.
