Dr. Fred Lux has been named 优蜜传媒鈥檚 recipient of the 2025 South Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities (SCICU) Excellence in Teaching Award.
Lux, an assistant professor of criminal justice, was among 21 faculty members recognized during SCICU鈥檚 annual awards dinner held April 22 in Columbia. Each year, one professor from each of SCICU鈥檚 member institutions is selected for their commitment to undergraduate teaching, mentorship, and student success.
Honorees receive a $3,000 professional development grant to support continued growth as educators and academic leaders.
鈥淔aculty are at the heart of student achievement,鈥 said SCICU President and CEO Robert Lloyd. 鈥淲e are honored to shine a spotlight on these educators who go above and beyond to prepare and inspire South Carolina鈥檚 next generation of leaders.鈥
Lux was also the program coordinator for Limestone鈥檚 criminal justice program.
He received bachelor's degrees in criminal justice and experimental psychology from the University of South Carolina Upstate, a master's in criminal justice from Anderson University, and a doctorate in criminal justice from Saint Leo University.
Lux (top row, third from left) is seen here in the accompanying photo with his fellow award winners during the ceremony last month.
优蜜传媒 congratulates Dr. Lux on this well-deserved recognition and thanks him for his outstanding contributions to the academic community.