The Center for Teaching Excellence has named Paige Ware, chair of the Dept. of Teaching and Learning, a recipient of the 2014 Altshuler Distinguished Teaching Professor Award. This yearly award recognizes four SMU faculty members for their notable commitment to and achievements in 
fostering student learning. Recipients receive $10,000 and membership in SMU’s Academy of Distinguished Teachers.
Dr. Ware will be involved in supporting exceptional teaching across campus for the next two years. She is the first Simmons faculty member to be recognized with this award.