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.
2024 Award Recipients
Patricia Coffey
Teaching Faculty III, Department of Psychology,
UW-Madison
Michael W. Wagner
William T. Evjue Distinguished Professor of The Wisconsin Idea, School of Journalism and Mass Communication,
UW-Madison
David F. Krugler
Professor, Department of History, UW-Platteville
Florence F. Obielodan
Instructional Academic Staff, Department of Mathematics,
UW-Platteville
Award Ceremony
October 30, 2025
By Invitation Only
