Bernhardt Scholars

Dr. Bill and Theta Juan Bernhardt have established a fund that will make possible special recognition of faculty who have exhibited exceptional achievement in teaching, scholarship and service. All full-time faculty, who have completed a minimum of one academic year at Southwestern, may be nominated. All nominations should be submitted to the Office of Institutional Advancement.

2025 Winner

Dr. Denise Landrum-Geyer is the 2025 Southwestern Oklahoma State University Bernhardt Award winner.

Previous winners of the Bernhardt Award