Corey Johnson was selected for a 2025 Tanner Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching. This award is among the University’s most prestigious teaching awards, and it’s a testament to the excellence that Corey brings to his students every day, which those same students recognized by contributing to Corey’s nomination.
Dr. Johnson received 18 nominations for a teaching award. Here are excerpts of student praise:
“Extremely approachable and friendly. He made learning accessible and fun with his engaging slides and witty humor. He was extremely knowledgeable but brought the hefty topics down to a level thar beginners in the field could understand.”
“One of the most welcoming, warm professors I have had at UNC. He truly has a passion for teaching, and this is reflected in every one of his lectures. He is also very eager to help students and does so by providing a multitude of study resources, helpful tips, and practice assignments.”
“Not only a phenomenal professor in the classroom, but a caring and compassionate human being who cared about the learning and development of every student.”
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