The DE&I Research Award is given to a SVSU faculty member who has made a significant and/or longstanding contribution to the advancement of research or practice in the field of diversity, equity and inclusion. Eligible faculty members may be nominated by any faculty member or Academic Dean at SVSU.
2022 - Eric Gardner (English) and Mark Giesler (Social Work)
2023 - Sara Beth Keough (Geography) and Scott Youngstedt (Sociology)
2024 - Kathleen Schachman (Nursing)
2025 - Paul Teed (History)