Honoring excellence in research, teaching and service
The College of Behavioral, Social and Health Sciences comprises a community of top-tier scholars and servant leaders. Each year, Clemson University recognizes the efforts of high-achieving faculty whose work advances society through the generation and dissemination of new knowledge and the College honors outstanding faculty, staff and students for excellence in research, teaching and service in support of building people and communities statewide and beyond.
The University Research, Scholarship and Artistic Achievement Awards (URSAAA) were created in 2018 to recognize Clemson University faculty who have achieved rare career milestones, such as: receiving the highest level of national or international recognition in their field; authoring a paper that has received more than 1,000 citations; and expending more than $1 million on research in a fiscal year.
CBSHS recipients are listed below, along with their URSAAA achievement.
Bob Powell, George B. Hartzog Jr. endowed professor, Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management
URSAAA recognition as a recipient of the National Association for Interpretation’s highest honor, the Fellow Award. Powell was also a 2026 nominee for Senior Researcher of the Year.
Alyssa Gamaldo-Roddy, professor, Department of Psychology
URSAAA recognition for annual expenditures exceeding $1 million.
Timothy Sellnow, professor, Department of Communication
URSAAA recognition for publication exceeding 1,000 citations.
Windsor Sherrill, provost distinguished professor of public health sciences and senior associate vice president for research, Clemson University School of Health Research
URSAAA recognition for annual expenditures exceeding $1 million.
College of Behavioral, Social and Health Sciences
Department of Political Science
Department of Psychology
Department of Public Health Sciences
Department of Sociology, Anthropology and Criminal Justice
School of Nursing
Department of Psychology
Department of Communication
Clemson University Researcher of the Year awards are announced during the University's annual Research Symposium. The award recognizes the efforts of high-achieving faculty whose work advances society through the generation and dissemination of new knowledge. Colleges nominate one senior and one junior faculty member (within 10 years of their terminal degree), and an interdisciplinary committee reviews all nominations.
Dr. Boccuto, a clinical geneticist and assistant professor in the School of Nursing, is the 2026 recipient of the Clemson University Division of Research Junior Researcher of the Year award.
The College of Behavioral, Social and Health Sciences comprises a community of top-tier scholars and servant leaders. Each year, the College honors outstanding faculty, staff and students for excellence in research, teaching and service in support of building people and communities statewide and beyond.
The College of Behavioral, Social and Health Sciences Awards of Excellence are given to faculty and/or full-time employees in recognition of exemplary contributions to the College and its mission. The objective of the awards is to encourage, recognize and reward faculty and/or classified employees for performance, achievements or technological accomplishments above those normally expected that contribute to the efficiency, improvement or economy of the College.
Junior Non-Tenure-Track Outstanding Teaching Award
Senior Non-Tenure-Track Outstanding Teaching Award
Junior Tenure-Track Outstanding Teaching Award
Senior Tenured Outstanding Teaching Award
Excellence in Research Emerging Scholar Award
Excellence in Research Senior Scholar Award
Excellence in Industry Engagement
Excellence in Community Engagement
The College of Behavioral, Social and Health Sciences Classified Staff Awards are given to full-time employees (including those classified as time-limited) in recognition of exemplary contributions to the College and its mission. The objective of the awards is to encourage, recognize and reward full-time employees for performance, achievements or technological accomplishments above those normally expected that contribute to the efficiency, improvement or economy of the College.
New Employee Award for Exceptional Performance and Outstanding Service
Team Player Award
Outstanding Student Service Award
The $1 Million Club is a CBSHS award that recognizes researchers who have received over $1 Million in research expenditures over a three-year period. College recipients of this award are:
2026
2025
2024
2023
The $5 Million Club is a CBSHS award that recognizes researchers who have received over $5 Million in research expenditures over a three-year period. College recipients of this award are:
2026
