Robert Poch, senior fellow in the Department of Postsecondary Teaching and Learning, has been awarded the Morse-Alumni Undergraduate Teaching Award, the highest teaching honor at the University of Minnesota.

Each year since 1965, a select group of teachers have been recognized for their outstanding contributions to undergraduate education. This honor is awarded to exceptional candidates among those nominated by colleges. Those who receive the award become members of the Academy of Distinguished Teachers. Each winner also receives a $15,000 one-time award that reflects the University’s strong and enduring commitment to quality undergraduate and graduate education.

Poch and other 2014 recipients will be honored at an awards ceremony at the McNamara Alumni Center, April 16, 4-6 p.m. In addition, they will be introduced to the Board of Regents at their May 8-9 meeting.