William J. Beal Outstanding Faculty Awards
William J. Beal Outstanding Faculty Awards are made each year to members of the regular faculty, i.e., tenure-system faculty and librarians in the continuing appointment system, for outstanding total service to the university. MSU Facility for Rare Isotope Beams/National Superconducting Cyclotron Laboratory (FRIB/NSCL) faculty and Health Programs (HP) faculty are also eligible for nomination. The nominations are based on teaching; advising; research; publications; art exhibitions; concert performances; committee work; public service including extension, outreach and work with government agencies and industry; or a combination of these activities. Administrative excellence and length of service may not be used as the sole criteria for nomination. However, nominees usually have at least five years of service at Michigan State University. Up to 10 nominees are selected for the award.
Nominations for 2026-27 are due on Monday, Nov. 9, 2026.
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