Awards & Recognition
Excellence at Bryn Mawr College takes many forms. It lives in the research of a faculty member breaking new ground in their field, in the student whose senior thesis earns the highest departmental honors, in the staff member whose quiet dedication transforms campus life, and in the community that shows up, year after year, to do the hard and meaningful work of building something extraordinary together.
This section celebrates all of it. From national rankings and prestigious fellowships to endowed faculty honors, commencement prizes, and the internal grants that make bold ideas possible, Bryn Mawr is a place that recognizes, invests in, and lifts up the people who make it what it is. Explore the pages below to see excellence in action.
National Awards & Recognition
Bryn Mawr is consistently recognized by the nation's leading college ranking organizations and honored through prestigious national fellowships and research designations. From U.S. News and World Report's top rankings for undergraduate teaching to Princeton Review honors for best classroom experience, these distinctions reflect the quality and reputation Bryn Mawr has built over more than a century of rigorous liberal arts education.
College Achievement & Service Awards
Bryn Mawr's College Achievement and Service Awards honor the students, faculty, staff, and community members who go above and beyond in ways that define the character of this institution. From the McPherson Awards for Excellence to the Dr. Hayley S. Thomas Prize in Diversity and the Unsung Heroes program, these awards celebrate the full range of contributions that make Bryn Mawr extraordinary.
Campus & Commencement Awards
Each spring, Bryn Mawr celebrates its graduating students with a rich tradition of academic prizes, departmental honors, and special awards presented at Commencement and the Senior Awards ceremony. Named for distinguished alumnae, faculty, and benefactors, these prizes recognize exceptional achievement across every discipline the College offers.
