DepartmentDuke University Department of English · May 2022The Stephen J. Horne Excellence in Teaching award is presented annually to a graduate student instructor in the English Department who best demonstrates outstanding commitment and excellence in the classroom. This award was established in 1998 in memory of Stephen Horne, a former graduate student in English who displayed an inspiring passion for teaching that was evident to his students, friends, and mentors. Lewis-Meeks clearly demonstrates that same level of commitment and ability to inspire her students.
Winners of the Horne Award receive a monetary award and certificate. Their names are listed on a plaque kept in English Department’s lounge in the Allen Building. For a list of previous year awardees, visit our website: https://english.duke.edu/graduate/pedagogy/award.
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