06/04/2026
Join us in congratulating Swati Chopra, Associate Professor of Graphic Design, on receiving the 2025â2026 SOCHE Faculty Excellence Award. We are so proud of you. Thank YOU for all you do for the university!
The Department of Creative Arts at Mount St. Joseph University proudly congratulates Swati Chopra, Associate Professor of Graphic Design, on receiving the 2025â2026 SOCHE Faculty Excellence Award.
This prestigious honor from the Strategic Ohio Council for Higher Education recognizes outstanding faculty across member institutions for excellence in teaching, scholarship, service, and dedication to student success.
This recognition follows another major honor for Swati earlier this year, when she received the Mountâs highest teaching award, the Clifford Award for Teacher of the Year. Together, these awards reflect her meaningful impact on students, colleagues, and the broader Mount community.
A hallmark of Swatiâs work is the creation and leadership of the Design Hub, a faculty-led, student-powered design studio that gives students the opportunity to work on real-world projects for community partners and international clients. Through this experiential learning model, students build professional skills, strengthen their portfolios, and make meaningful contributions beyond the classroom.
As one student shared, âSwati Chopra is more than just one of our professors here at the Mount. She is a constant source of support, inspiration, and belief for her students, both inside and beyond the classroom. Her dedication to teaching does not end when class is over.â
Through her innovative teaching, commitment to experiential learning, and dedication to student growth, Swati exemplifies the excellence celebrated by the SOCHE Faculty Excellence Award.
Congratulations, Swati!
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