Shelly Schreier, teaching professor and Neil M. Kalter Collegiate Lecturer of Psychology in LSA, is one of three recipients of the 2026 Michigan Distinguished Professor of the Year Award.
The awards are presented annually by the Michigan Association of State Universities to recognize outstanding contributions and dedication to the education of undergraduate students exhibited by the faculty from Michigan’s 15 public universities.
The Michigan Distinguished Professor of the Year Award recognizes the outstanding contributions and dedication exhibited by the faculty from Michigan’s 15 public universities to the education of undergraduate students. Each university was invited to nominate a faculty member who has had a significant impact on undergraduate student learning through various activities, including classroom instruction, applied research, experiential learning, and mentoring.
“We are very pleased to nominate Professor Schreier as an exemplar of the committed, innovative teaching for which the Michigan Distinguished Professor of the Year Award is known,” said Laurie McCauley, provost and executive vice president for academic affairs. Schreier received her bachelor’s degree, master’s degree, and doctorate in clinical psychology from U-M. A transformative educator whose distinguished career reflects an extraordinary commitment to undergraduate education, mentorship and student success, Schreier has taught more than 26,000 students across large lectures, first-year seminars, and independent studies.
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