Call for Nominations: K. Patricia Cross Future Leaders Award – Oct 3
Posted by American Association of Colleges and Universities on August 26, 2025
Nominations are now open for the K. Patricia Cross Future Leaders Award. This award recognizes graduate students planning a career in higher education who demonstrate exemplary promise as future leaders and are committed to academic innovation in equity, community engagement, and teaching and learning.
Nomination Process: Eligible nominees holding student status as of January 2026, must be nominated by a faculty member or administrator.
Nominations require:
- a Cross Award nomination form;
- a nomination letter;
- a supporting letter;
- a statement from the student indicating how they meet the award criteria; and,
- a copy of the student’s curriculum vitae.
Benefits: Award recipients receive full financial support to attend AAC&U’s Annual Meeting in Washington, DC, and a one-year subscription to Liberal Education magazine.
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