Distinctions

Spirit of Rory Award, 2022
American Legion Auxiliary of South Dakota

Faculty Member of the Year, 2022
Department of Political Science
University of South Dakota

Dean’s Award for Outstanding Service, 2016-17
College of Arts & Letters
Old Dominion University

Wye Faculty Fellow, 2014
The Aspen Institute

Doctoral Dissertation Mentoring Award, 2013-14
College of Arts & Letters
Old Dominion University

Robert L. Stern Award for Outstanding Teaching, 2012-13
College of Arts & Letters
Old Dominion University

University Finalist, Virginia Outstanding Faculty Awards, 2011-12
Old Dominion University

Shining Star Award for Contributions to Students’ Academic, Personal, and Professional Success (five-time recipient), 2009, 2010, 2015
Student Engagement and Enrollment Services
Old Dominion University

University Finalist, Virginia Outstanding Faculty “Rising Star” Award, 2006–07
Old Dominion University

Instructional Technology Teaching Award, 2006
Old Dominion University