Mayer Receives Distinguished Professor Award for 2025
Mayer Receives Distinguished Professor Award for 2025
Psychology professor dubbed 'a bit of a rock star' by colleague in nomination
Photographer
Sam Pacheco
Get to know John (Jack) Mayer, the recipient of UNH's 2025 Distinguished Professor Award, given out during UNH's annual Faculty Excellence celebration in November. Mayer was referred to as a "bit of a rock star" by a colleague in his nomination, lauded for his dedication to students and down-to-earth demeanor.
"As a teacher, he has a lot of diverse ideas, and he really promotes a lot of broad exploration," says Beth Caldwell, senior lecturer in psychology.