The 17th annual University System of Georgia (USG) Regents’ Scholarship Gala, sponsored by the USG Foundation, included the announcement of the six 2021 recipients of the Felton Jenkins Jr. Hall of Fame Faculty Award. This prestigious teaching award recognizes faculty’s important contributions to their schools and fields of study, and for their strong commitment to teaching and student success. Michael F. Schatz, interim chair and professor, School of Physics, is one of the award recipients.