The Llewellyn John & Harriet Manchester Quantrell Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching

Although from 1938 to 1952 his name was a mystery to the University community, today the name Quantrell is synonymous with excellence in undergraduate teaching. Ernest Quantrell, who made his anonymous donation nearly 70 years ago, created an endowment that was unique in American higher education. He created a monetary award that would be presented annually to faculty members in recognition of their excellence in teaching undergraduate students. His anonymity prevailed for more than a decade, but in 1952, Quantrell, a University Trustee, added to his gift and consented to be acknowledged as the donor. At that time he also named the award for his parents.

The Llewellyn John and Harriet Manchester Quantrell Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching is the nation’s oldest prize given for undergraduate teaching.

The four Chicago faculty members being honored with the 2006 award are: Helma Dik, Heinrich Jaeger, Jocelyn Malamy and Russell Tuttle.

2006 Award Winners:

• Helma Dik, Associate Professor in Classics and the College
• Heinrich Jaeger, Professor in Physics and the College
• Jocelyn Malamy, Associate Professor in Molecular Genetics and Cell Biology
• Russell Tuttle, Professor in Anthropology and the College