The Department of Creative Arts at Mount St. Joseph University proudly congratulates Swati Chopra, Associate Professor of Graphic Design, on receiving the 2025–2026 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. Out of 52 recipients across 21 member institutions, Associate Professor Swati Chopra was selected as the Mount's faculty honoree based on her demonstrated excellence in teaching, service, and scholarship.
This recognition follows another major honor for Swati earlier this year, when she received the Mount’s 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.
“Swati 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," one MSJ student shared. "Her dedication to teaching does not end when class is over.”
A hallmark of Swati’s 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.
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!