A Kwara State University (KWASU) alumnus, Habeeb Abdulrauf, has been named the 2026 recipient of the CSCA President Pamela J. Cooper Graduate Teaching Award (M.A. Level), one of the most competitive honours for graduate instructors in communication studies in the United States.
Abdulrauf, a Mass Communication graduate of KWASU and a graduate instructor at Western Michigan University, received the recognition from the Central States Communication Association (CSCA) following a rigorous evaluation process. In its official notification, the CSCA award committee described him as an exceptional educator, citing his inclusive, student-centred teaching style and engaging classroom approach that consistently inspires and empowers students.
The annual award celebrates outstanding graduate instructors who demonstrate excellence in teaching philosophy, classroom effectiveness, instructional design, and supervisor evaluation and is regarded as one of the highest recognitions for emerging scholars in the discipline.
Reacting to the achievement, the Vice-Chancellor of Kwara State University, Professor Shaykh-Luqman Jimoh, described the award as a proud moment for the institution. He congratulated Abdulrauf for serving as a worthy ambassador of KWASU on the global academic stage, noting that the recognition reflects the university’s commitment to quality training and the production of globally competitive graduates.
Professor Jimoh also encouraged current students and alumni of the university to draw inspiration from the achievement and continue to pursue excellence with dedication and integrity.
Abdulrauf’s award adds to the growing list of international recognitions earned by KWASU alumni across diverse fields.
