Professor Kristy Doran Honored with 5-Star Teaching Award

Oct. 14, 2025
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Kristy Doran with students!

We are ecstatic to celebrate Professor Kristy Doran, who was recently honored with the University of Arizona’s 5-Star Teaching Award! The University of Arizona 5-Star Teaching Award is “...the only student-selected award that recognizes excellence in teaching across the University of Arizona” (College of Humanities). Professor Doran has shown much love and care for her students, and it has not gone unnoticed. In nominations for this award, many students shared how Professor Doran had an impact on their lives and how she gave them great support – inside and outside of the classroom. Many of the nominations were shared in the following article: https://frankehonors.arizona.edu/news/professor-kristy-doran-phd-receives-5-star-teaching-award

As part of Professor Doran’s recognition for the award, the College of Humanities shared an interview with her – where her passion for teaching and love for her students shines through: Watch Video

We send our congratulations to Professor Doran and we are grateful for the example she is to her students and her ability to inspire those around her! Professor Doran will be celebrated at the Luminaries Outstanding Faculty Awards this Thursday, October 16th!