Each year, the Seinfeld Scholar Award recognizes faculty members and students who embody the program's core values—those who dare to stand out, lead through service, and inspire the people around them to reach higher. Since 2005, Syracuse University has honored scholars across schools, colleges, and disciplines who are changing the world through their work and their example.
The Seinfeld Scholars
Recognizing outstanding faculty and students at Syracuse University through the Seinfeld Scholar Award.
Faculty Award Recipients
- Rebecca Ortiz (2024), associate professor of advertising
- Yutaka Sho (2023), associate professor in the School of Architecture
- Shobha K. Bhatia (2021), professor of civil and environmental engineering
- Natalie Russo (2020), associate professor of psychology
- Sharif Bey (2019), associate professor of art education
- Marcelle Haddix (2017), associate professor and chair of reading and language arts
- William Coplin (2017), professor and director of the Public Affairs Program
- Sydney Hutchinson (2016), associate professor of music history and cultures
- Robert Wysocki (2013), assistant professor of sculpture
- Nina Kohn (2011), associate professor in the College of Law
- Roger Hallas (2010), associate professor of English
- Kendall Phillips (2009), associate professor of communication & rhetorical studies
- Julia Czerniak (2008), associate professor of architecture
- Julie Hasenwinkel (2006), assistant professor of bioengineering
- Arthur C. Brooks (2005), professor and Bantle Chair of Public Administration