Professor Frances Vavrus, Department of Organizational Leadership, Policy, and Development, is the recipient of a 2021-22 Award for Outstanding Contributions to Graduate and Professional Education from the University of Minnesota. 

Those who receive the honor become members of the Academy of Distinguished Teachers (ADT). The title “Distinguished University Teaching Professor” or “Distinguished University Teacher” is conferred upon recipients.

Vavrus, a professor of comparative and international development education and associate chair of OLPD, has made outstanding contributions to graduate and professional education through innovative, internationally focused program and curriculum development. She is an award-winning teacher and advisor whose active, collaborative model of leadership and pedagogy has influenced generations of students who are now academic and professional leaders around the world.

An in-person award ceremony is planned for Monday, April 11, from 4 to 6 p.m. Further information will be provided as it becomes available.