The James R. Underkofler Teaching Excellence awards, funded by an endowment from the Alliant Energy Foundation, Inc., recognize and reward extraordinary undergraduate teachers at UW System universities within Alliant Energy’s service area. The award pays tribute to the dedication of faculty and staff as teachers and their ability to communicate their subject matter effectively and inspire in their students an enthusiasm for learning.
2025 Award Recipients
Christopher Frayer

Professor, Department of Mathematics,
UW-Platteville
Prashant Sharma

Associate Professor, Department of Integrative Biology, UW-Madison
Dale F. Murray

Professor, Department of Humanities Philosophy, UW-Platteville Baraboo Sauk County
Eduardo Romero Arvelo

Assistant Teaching Professor, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, UW-Madison
Award Ceremony
October 30, 2025
By Invitation Only