The Honors College is proud to congratulate Political Science and Honors Faculty Professor Douglas Roscoe for receiving the 2025 Manning Prize for Excellence in Teaching! This awards is given to one faculty member from each UMass campus who showcase true dedication to their students, teaching acumen, and community at large.

Roscoe has continuously exemplified these passions through his work in the Honors College and political science courses, asking students to widen their perspectives through creative, research-based applications that encourage growth as scholars and as people. These courses include those taught through the Honors College, such as HON 202 Promise of Democratic Equality and HON 101 Reasoning and Communicating across the Disciplines.

Beyond the classroom, Roscoe has also hosted a trip to Washington D.C. where Honors students talked with Congressmen Keating, met local Honors alumni, and got an in-depth look into their future fields. Roscoe values the impact involved faculty can have on students, stating:

“These outstanding instructors are critical for providing the kind of transformative liberal education that UMass is known for. My college experience had a powerful impact on me, and that was largely because of great teachers. My hope is that I can help my students have the same experience.”

His dedication extends to serving as the Director of General Education targeting student success and development, as well as his multiple published works on political behavior and process.

Read more about Roscoe’s motivations on the UMassD News page here.