Department of English

Al Filreis has been inducted as one of 14 founding members into the Minerva Academy, "an honorary institution dedicated to promoting and rewarding extraordinary advancements and innovation in higher education around the world." 

"The Minerva Institute houses the Minerva Academy, a distinguished society of educators. Nobel Laureate Dr. Roger Kornberg serves as Governor of the Academy. The Academy awards the Minerva Prize, a distinguished honor and $500,000 award designed to recognized extraordinary advancements in teaching innovation, excellence and impact. The first Minerva Prize will be awarded in May 2014."