Madison, Wis. (May 21, 2026) – Sarah Stolte, Ph.D., has been honored with the 2026 Underkofler Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching Award at Edgewood University. Dr. Stolte, herself an alumna of the University, serves students as Associate Professor of Art History in the College of Arts and Sciences.
2026 Underkofler Award. (l. to r.) Aimee Davis, Vice President for Marketing and Communications and Customer Operations at Alliant Energy Corporation, Professor Stolte, Carolyn Ayers, Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, Eric Fulcomer, President of the Wisconsin Association of Independent Colleges and Universities. Edgewood University photo.
“I continue to be impressed with the way our faculty live and share the values of the institution,” Dr. Carolyn Ayers, Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, said. “Sarah’s sustained commitment, professional dedication, and the genuine care she shows to students makes her an ideal choice for this honor.”
Dr. Stolte holds a Ph.D. in Art History from UW-Madison, and a masters degree from UW-Milwaukee. She currently serves as Chair of the Department of Fine and Performing Arts at Edgewood University.
The James R. Underkofler Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching Award honors a faculty member, chosen by a committee of faculty, students, and alumni of Edgewood University, who exemplifies the highest standards of teaching excellence. The award is given in honor of James R. Underkofler, a long-time senior executive with Alliant Energy, who retired in 1990. The award pays tribute to Underkofler’s enduring interest in encouraging and promoting undergraduate teaching excellence.
About Edgewood University
Located in Madison, Wis., Edgewood University is a comprehensive, Catholic college in the Dominican tradition. We serve approximately 2,500 undergraduate and graduate students. The University offers more than 40 academic and professional programs, including master’s degrees in business, education, and nursing, and doctoral degrees in educational leadership, nursing practice, business administration, and occupational therapy. Edgewood University is a member of the Wisconsin Association of Independent Colleges and Universities and the National Collegiate Athletics Association and is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. For more information about Edgewood University, please visit www.edgewood.edu.
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