Pamplin professor wins Michael Delahoyde Award for Editorial Excellence

E. Nicole Meyer, PhD, professor in the Department of English and World Languages in the Katherine Reese Pamplin College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences, has been recognized with the 2025 Michael Delahoyde Award for Distinguished Contributions in Editing for her work as a guest editor on Issue 79.2 of the Rocky Mountain Review of Language and Literature.

The idea for the special issue began during the pandemic when Meyer saw how quickly teaching methods and learning environments were changing. Wanting to document and better understand these shifts, she brought the idea to the journal’s editorial board.

“It was a joy to innovate, to backward-design assessments, scaffold every activity and bring in gamification and other ways of engaging students,” said Meyer, who teaches both French and women’s and gender studies.

Faculty around the world were navigating similar challenges which made the project especially timely. Her proposal to examine past pandemics and their influence on teaching resonated with colleagues, and the issue moved forward with a team of four guest editors.

This recognition builds on Meyer’s long history of editorial work. She has previously co-edited two volumes for Routledge and a double special issue titled Saving English, World Languages, and the Humanities: Who and What Should Be in the Conversation. Her strength in collaboration and her ability to ask meaningful questions continue to shape the projects she leads.

“I feel honored and surprised to have received this award,” she said. “Having my work acknowledged in such a public way is very special.”

For Meyer, the award reinforces the importance of supporting educators and uplifting the voices of those navigating rapid changes in teaching and learning. She remains committed to exploring new approaches in the classroom and to helping AU students succeed.

“Pamplin faculty are masters at innovation and collaboration that put students at the center of learning”, said Kim Davies, PhD, dean of Pamplin College. “I am proud to see Dr. E. Nicole Meyer recognized with an awards that reflects her creativity, leadership and commitment to meaningful teaching. Her work in editing a special issue on how pandemics shape education demonstrates the forward-thinking approach that defines our college and ensures we continue to lead in shaping experiences that matter for students and educators alike.”