Ghassan Moussawi is an Associate Professor in the Department of Sociology at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Recently, Dr. Moussawi was named an awardee of the LAS Dean's Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching. To see the full announcement and each awardee, click here. 

Excerpt: "Ghassan Moussawi has been a professor of gender and women’s studies and sociology since 2016. Colleagues know him as a committed and engaging professor who is adept at navigating the challenges of interdisciplinary teaching. He also employs innovative pedagogical approaches and uses new technologies and software to facilitate student learning. Through his scholarship, teaching, and service, he demonstrates a sincere and sustained dedication to expanding access, equity, and support for people and groups historically marginalized in higher education. A former student praised his respect and compassion, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic, noting that he 'demonstrated what an intelligent and supportive professor can achieve across digital and physical spaces alike'".