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Dr. Annie Kelvie Named 2025 Helen Cleaver Distinguished Teaching Award Recipient

June 17, 2025

Dr. Annie Kelvie Named 2025 Helen Cleaver Distinguished Teaching Award Recipient

EUREKA, IL – Dr. Annie Kelvie, Associate Professor of English and Director of the Writing Program at Eureka College, has been named the 2025 recipient of the Helen Cleaver Distinguished Teaching Award. Kelvie received the honor during Eureka College’s commencement ceremony earlier this month.

The Helen Cleaver Distinguished Teaching Award is presented annually to a faculty member who demonstrates excellence, creativity, and innovation in teaching. The award includes a financial stipend, and the recipient serves as the keynote speaker at the College’s fall opening convocation. Named in honor of Helen Cleaver, a 1928 Eureka College alumna known for her lifelong dedication to education and the College, the award reflects the institution’s commitment to outstanding teaching. Faculty, staff, and students submit nominations, and a committee of campus representatives selects the recipient.

“Students and colleagues alike deeply value Dr. Kelvie’s innovative and inclusive approach to teaching,” said Dr. Ann Fulop, Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs. “One student shared that their creative style ‘inspired genuine curiosity’ and fostered a classroom where every voice was respected—even in disagreement. From pairing Thoreau with Jeff VanderMeer or Aristotle with a comedy series, Dr. Kelvie challenges students to think deeply and engage meaningfully. Beyond the classroom, their dedication uplifts the entire faculty through mentorship, collaborative workshops, and unwavering support. She exemplifies the spirit of the Helen Cleaver Distinguished Teaching Award.”

Reflecting on the honor, Dr. Kelvie shared, “I was honored to be nominated for this award by students and faculty. It was really satisfying to be recognized for my efforts and to be surprised at graduation with the award!”

Dr. Kelvie has enjoyed six years at Eureka because of the experience with both students and faculty. “I am lucky to work with such smart, yet unpretentious, colleagues and to teach such funny and lively students,” stated Dr. Kelvie. “I love how Eureka is small enough that, by graduation, I've had about half the graduating seniors in at least one of my classes! I enjoy the balance between thinking through the types of courses that every student is required to take, like beginning and advanced academic writing, and the fun of classes like Nature Writing or The Meaning of Life in The Good Place.”

Dr. Kelvie’s dedication to fostering curiosity, critical thinking, and inclusive dialogue in the classroom makes her a worthy recipient of this prestigious award.

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