Jonathan Shimon Receives National Award for Excellence in Theatre Education

Jonathan Shimon.

Jonathan Shimon, associate professor in the Department of Theatre and Dance, received the 2025 University Resident Theatre Association (URTA) Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Training.

This national award honors Shimon’s outstanding work in preparing undergraduate theatre artists for advanced study and professional careers. It recognizes his dedication to craft and curriculum, and his impact as a mentor and advocate for student success in the performing arts.