Rob Furrow recipient of the 2026 Academic Senate Distinguished Teaching Award, for Undergraduate Teaching
The Academic Senate made the following announcement:
Professor Robert Furrow is a pioneer of the integration of innovative pedagogical techniques into the education process. His principled approach, grounded in genuine care for student development reflects a rare commitment to placing evidence-based practice at the heart of his teaching philosophy. Professor Furrow has developed new courses from the ground up based on systematic assessment of student needs. His combination of large-enrollment course expertise, course development from first principles, and application of research to teaching practice represents the highest standards of teaching excellence.