The award recognizes current members of the Rhetoric and Communication Division of the association who have established a robust research project within eight years of receiving a PhD and who has the potential to contribute significantly to the field of rhetorical or communication theory.

Benjamin Coelho, Professor, School of Music, and Elizabeth Heineman, Professor, Department of History, are the 2022-2023 CLAS Collegiate Fellows. DEOs are invited to nominate faculty who have made exceptional contributions in teaching, scholarly and creative work, and leadership in service to the university, college, and department.