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Habeeb Abdulrauf, a Mass Communication graduate of Kwara State University (KWASU), has achieved a rare national distinction in the United States. He was recently named the 2026 recipient of the Pamela J. Cooper Graduate Teaching Award (Master’s level), presented by the Central States Communication Association (CSCA).

The CSCA award is one of the most competitive honors for graduate instructors in the U.S. It is conferred annually to only two individuals nationwide: one at the master’s level and one at the doctoral level. Abdulrauf’s selection highlights his standing as one of the top graduate instructors in the country. The CSCA committee described his teaching as “exemplary,” specifically praising his creation of inclusive and engaging learning environments. His commitment to meaningful student development. His excellence in pedagogical design and classroom practice.

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Unlike many academic awards that prioritize research, this honor focuses exclusively on teaching. The selection committee made use of a rigorous evaluation process that intentionally excluded student evaluation scores. They focused on Instructional design and teaching philosophy, student-centered instruction, sustained classroom impact and supervisor assessments.

Currently based at Western Michigan University, Abdulrauf is no stranger to academic accolades. This national honor follows his recent recognition as the 2024–2025 recipient of the Departmental Graduate Teaching Effectiveness Award from Western Michigan University’s Graduate College.

Abdulrauf will be formally honored during the CSCA 2026 Annual Conference, scheduled to take place from April 14–19 at the Hyatt Regency Minneapolis in Minnesota. The event serves as the association’s flagship gathering, bringing together leading communication scholars and educators from across the United States.

Reacting to the achievement, the Vice-Chancellor of Kwara State University, Prof. Shaykh-Luqman Jimoh, described the recognition as “a proud and defining moment for the university.”

He congratulated Abdulrauf for being “a shining ambassador of KWASU on the global stage.” Also he noted that the honour reflected the university’s academic standards and commitment to producing graduates capable of competing and excelling internationally.

The Vice-Chancellor urged students and alumni of the university to draw inspiration from Abdulrauf’s success and continue to pursue excellence with confidence and integrity.