CUMU MEMBERSCUMU MEMBERSThis program is open to individuals from CUMU member institutions only, including faculty, staff, students, or community partners
Nominations for the 2026 Barbara A. Holland Scholar-Administrator Award are due June 5.
This award honors a bold, mid-career administrator-scholar whose leadership and intellectual voice illuminates the transformative power of urban and metropolitan higher education in the lives of individuals and communities.
One Holland Scholar is selected annually from CUMU member institutions by a committee current and emeriti presidents and chancellors of CUMU member institutions who provide an informed perspective on this approach to scholarly leadership. Candidates are assessed across three domains:
- Professional impact and achievement
- Demonstrated intellectual leadership within and beyond their institution
- Scholarship impact relevant to their administrative role
Individuals may self-nominate or be nominated. Nominees will be contacted to request completion of full application materials.
The 2026 Holland Scholar will be recognized on November 10 at the CUMU Conference in Houston, TX. The awardee is provided gratis registration and an award of $5,000.