MU professors awarded Kemper Fellowships on Monday

Paul Crabb, professor and director of choral activities for the MU School of Music, reacts after finding out he was awarded one of five Kemper Fellowship for Teaching Excellence on Monday. Crabb was surprised by MU Chancellor Brady Deaton and Commerce Bank Chairman Jim Schatz, who presented the award.   |  Timmy Huynh

Junior Anna Bridgman applauds with the rest of her class after finding out the Kemper Fellowship for Teaching Excellence that professor Paul Crabb received includes a $10,000 check. Crabb was awarded the fellowship during class on Monday.   |  Timmy Huynh

Carol Deakyne, associate professor in the Department of Chemistry, soaks in the moment as MU Chancellor Brady Deaton applauds after she was presented one of five Kemper Fellowship for Teaching Excellence Awards.   |  Timmy Huynh