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Ashley Woodman, senior lecturer in the Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences, is the recipient of the 2025 Manning Prize. The award, which features a $10,000 stipend, honors one outstanding faculty member from each of the five campuses of the University of Massachusetts and is open to all full-time faculty.

Woodman has been described by students as a “transformative” educator who has demonstrated extraordinary dedication to creating equitable learning environments for all students, with particular attention to those with disabilities. 

To learn more about her teaching philosophy, read the faculty success story “Meeting Diverse Students’ Needs Through a UDL-Designed Course” on the Center for Teaching and Learning website.