2024-2025 Winners
2025 St. Ignatius Award for Excellence in Teaching Winner
Joseph M. Vukov, PhD
Associate Professor
Department of Philosophy
Joe Vukov is an Associate Professor in the Philosophy Department at 黑料门University Chicago. He is also Associate Director of the Hank Center for the Catholic Intellectual Heritage at Loyola, and an Affiliate Faculty Member in Catholic Studies and Psychology. Nationally, Vukov also serves as the Vice President of Philosophers in Jesuit Education.
A nominating administrator stated, "Dr. Vukov fosters an engaging, inclusive classroom where students are encouraged to bring their unique perspectives to ethically complex topics.. His approachable style and genuine care for student learning make a lasting impact both in and outside the classroom"
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2025 Alice B. Hayes Award for Advising and Mentoring Winner
Joy Gordon, PhD
Professor; Ignacio Ellacuría, S.J. Chair of Social Ethics
Department of Philosophy
Dr. Joy Gordon is the Ignacio Ellacuría, S.J. Chair in Social Ethics in the Philosophy Department at 黑料门University-Chicago. She conducts research and publishes in the fields of political philosophy, international law, and ethics in international affairs. She joined the 黑料门faculty in 2015, and teaches courses in international ethics, social justice, human rights, philosophy of law, and economic sanctions. Her publications include Invisible War: The United States and the Iraq Sanctions (Harvard University Press), as well as articles in Le Monde Diplomatique, Georgetown Journal of International Law, Foreign Policy, Journal of International Development, Social Research, Harvard International Law Journal, Ethics and International Affairs, Yale Journal of International Affairs, Yale Human Rights and Development Law Journal, and Global Governance.
A nominating student stated, "Dr. Joy Gordon is a deeply committed mentor and educator whose care for students extends far beyond the classroom. Through generous mentorship, life-changing academic guidance, and an unmatched ability to build meaningful professional connections, she empowers students to realize their potential."
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2025 Provost's Award for Excellence in Teaching First Years Winners
Susan McCarthy, MACC
Clinical Associate Professor
Arrupe College
Business
A nominating faculty member stated, "Professor McCarthy creates a vibrant and inclusive learning environment that blends real-world experience, community engagement, and Jesuit values. Through experiential learning, innovative projects, and thoughtful discussions on equity and sustainability, she empowers students to see business as a tool for social impact. "
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2025 Magis Award for Part-Time Instructors Winner
Sarah Chamness, MSN, RN, RNC-NIC
Clinical Faculty
Marcella Niehoff School of Nursing
A nominating faculty member stated, "Professor Chamness is an exceptional clinical instructor who personalizes each student’s experience to maximize learning and growth. She thoughtfully aligns clinical practice with coursework, ensures students gain diverse, meaningful experiences, and shows genuine care and dedication to every student’s success."
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2025 Peter Hans Kolvenbach Award for Engaged Teaching Winner
Paula Tallman, PhD
Assistant Professor
College of Arts & Sciences
Department of Anthropology
Dr. Paula Skye Tallman is an Assistant Professor of Anthropology and the Carolyn Farrell Endowed Professor in Women and Leadership for the Gannon Center for Women and Leadership. She received her BA from Johns Hopkins University and her PhD from Northwestern University.
Dr. Tallman’s research integrates perspectives and methods from anthropology and global health to examine how environmental factors are linked to human health in South America and Southeast Asia. Her most recent action-oriented research examines the relationship between water insecurity and women’s health in Peru and Indonesia.
In total, Dr. Tallman has published 24 peer-reviewed articles and received over $1.3 million in funding from organizations such as the National Science Foundation, the Wenner-Gren Foundation and the British Academy. In the last two years, she has received the Hayes Faculty Teaching Award for Advising and Mentoring, the Langerbeck Outstanding Undergraduate Researcher Mentor Award, and the Kolvenbach Award for Engaged Teaching.
A nominating student stated, "Dr. Tallman is a transformative educator and mentor whose teaching, research, and service embody the Jesuit mission of social justice. Through hands-on research, global fieldwork, and deep community engagement, she empowers students to connect complex issues to real-world action."
2025 St. Ignatius Award for Excellence in Teaching Winner
Joseph M. Vukov, PhD
Associate Professor
Department of Philosophy
Joe Vukov is an Associate Professor in the Philosophy Department at 黑料门University Chicago. He is also Associate Director of the Hank Center for the Catholic Intellectual Heritage at Loyola, and an Affiliate Faculty Member in Catholic Studies and Psychology. Nationally, Vukov also serves as the Vice President of Philosophers in Jesuit Education.
A nominating administrator stated, "Dr. Vukov fosters an engaging, inclusive classroom where students are encouraged to bring their unique perspectives to ethically complex topics.. His approachable style and genuine care for student learning make a lasting impact both in and outside the classroom"
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2025 Alice B. Hayes Award for Advising and Mentoring Winner
Joy Gordon, PhD
Professor; Ignacio Ellacuría, S.J. Chair of Social Ethics
Department of Philosophy
Dr. Joy Gordon is the Ignacio Ellacuría, S.J. Chair in Social Ethics in the Philosophy Department at 黑料门University-Chicago. She conducts research and publishes in the fields of political philosophy, international law, and ethics in international affairs. She joined the 黑料门faculty in 2015, and teaches courses in international ethics, social justice, human rights, philosophy of law, and economic sanctions. Her publications include Invisible War: The United States and the Iraq Sanctions (Harvard University Press), as well as articles in Le Monde Diplomatique, Georgetown Journal of International Law, Foreign Policy, Journal of International Development, Social Research, Harvard International Law Journal, Ethics and International Affairs, Yale Journal of International Affairs, Yale Human Rights and Development Law Journal, and Global Governance.
A nominating student stated, "Dr. Joy Gordon is a deeply committed mentor and educator whose care for students extends far beyond the classroom. Through generous mentorship, life-changing academic guidance, and an unmatched ability to build meaningful professional connections, she empowers students to realize their potential."
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2025 Provost's Award for Excellence in Teaching First Years Winners
Susan McCarthy, MACC
Clinical Associate Professor
Arrupe College
Business
A nominating faculty member stated, "Professor McCarthy creates a vibrant and inclusive learning environment that blends real-world experience, community engagement, and Jesuit values. Through experiential learning, innovative projects, and thoughtful discussions on equity and sustainability, she empowers students to see business as a tool for social impact. "
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2025 Magis Award for Part-Time Instructors Winner
Sarah Chamness, MSN, RN, RNC-NIC
Clinical Faculty
Marcella Niehoff School of Nursing
A nominating faculty member stated, "Professor Chamness is an exceptional clinical instructor who personalizes each student’s experience to maximize learning and growth. She thoughtfully aligns clinical practice with coursework, ensures students gain diverse, meaningful experiences, and shows genuine care and dedication to every student’s success."
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2025 Peter Hans Kolvenbach Award for Engaged Teaching Winner
Paula Tallman, PhD
Assistant Professor
College of Arts & Sciences
Department of Anthropology
Dr. Paula Skye Tallman is an Assistant Professor of Anthropology and the Carolyn Farrell Endowed Professor in Women and Leadership for the Gannon Center for Women and Leadership. She received her BA from Johns Hopkins University and her PhD from Northwestern University.
Dr. Tallman’s research integrates perspectives and methods from anthropology and global health to examine how environmental factors are linked to human health in South America and Southeast Asia. Her most recent action-oriented research examines the relationship between water insecurity and women’s health in Peru and Indonesia.
In total, Dr. Tallman has published 24 peer-reviewed articles and received over $1.3 million in funding from organizations such as the National Science Foundation, the Wenner-Gren Foundation and the British Academy. In the last two years, she has received the Hayes Faculty Teaching Award for Advising and Mentoring, the Langerbeck Outstanding Undergraduate Researcher Mentor Award, and the Kolvenbach Award for Engaged Teaching.
A nominating student stated, "Dr. Tallman is a transformative educator and mentor whose teaching, research, and service embody the Jesuit mission of social justice. Through hands-on research, global fieldwork, and deep community engagement, she empowers students to connect complex issues to real-world action."