2019
2019 Ver Steeg Awards
Named for Clarence Ver Steeg, PhD, former Northwestern University Professor in History and Dean of The Graduate School from 1975 to 1986, this award recognizes one outstanding graduate faculty member and one non-faculty staff member for excellence in working with students of The Graduate School.
Jason Seawright, PhD | Professor, Political Science
Faculty Award
Professor Seawright is a dedicated teacher, curriculum reformer, and caring mentor. He attends to the big-picture and the detailed aspects of everything he works on. Dr. Seawright cares about students’ well-being and future, dedicating his time to improve their chances of success post-graduation.
Kisa Kowal | Department Assistant, Statistics
Staff Award
Kisa consistently goes above and beyond the call of duty for the Department of Statistics. She works wonders with graduate students to get them the academic resources they need and provides continuous emotional support by knowing and understanding each student. She plays an irreplaceable role in our department.