Since 1961, the Arkansas Alumni Association has proudly recognized the exemplary achievements of University of Arkansas faculty through the Arkansas Alumni Association Distinguished Faculty Achievement Awards among three categories of accomplishment: teaching, research and public service. Additionally, the University of Arkansas honors a faculty member with the Charles and Nadine Baum Faculty Teaching Award.
The 2011 recipients:
- Research – Alan Mantooth
- Service – Marty Matlock
- Teaching – Robert Stapp
- Baum Faculty Teaching Award – John Pijanowski